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Continental Mills, a US-based manufacturer of baking, breakfast and snack brands, has acquired a 175,000ft2 facility in Effingham, Illinois, from Hodgson Mill for an undisclosed amount.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to probe the increasing beef prices and falling cattle prices for farmers amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.
Finnish food company Fazer Group has entered a partnership with Snellman Lihanjalostus to focus on the development of street food products.
Canada’s Maple Leaf Foods has suspended operations at its Brampton Poultry plant in Brampton, Ontario after three people working at the facility were infected with the coronavirus (Covid-19).
Global food and agriculture company Cargill has reportedly closed its meat plant in Pennsylvania, US, due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Global ingredient manufacturer Kemin Industries has announced a $1m bonus programme for its employees working at its facility during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
UK-based Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has urged the government to provide short-term financial support to dairy farmers amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.
Tyson Foods has temporarily suspended operations at its pork plant in Columbus Junction, Iowa, US, as more than two dozen employees working at the facility are said to have been...
Food company Kraft Heinz has reportedly increased the production of packaged food products at its facilities amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis.
Swiss fragrance and flavour company Firmenich is expanding its hand sanitiser production to 100t in support of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19).
