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Kraft Heinz Europe has signed up to the European Chicken Commitment as it proposes to establish a sustainable supply chain and responsible farm-to-market ingredient and material sourcing policies.
Private equity firm Swander Pace Capital has acquired sweet baked goods manufacturer Café Valley, marking its newest addition to its growing baked goods portfolio.
US-based packaged foods company Conagra Brands (CAG) has signed an agreement to sell its Direct Store Delivery (DSD) snacks business to Utz Quality Foods.
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved SweeGen’s Bestevia Reb D Stevia Leaf Sweetener for use as a food additive.
Traditional Mediterranean yogurt brand Nounós Creamery has raised an undisclosed amount of funding to accelerate its growth.
Global private equity investment firm Advent International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire up to 68% in Indian packaged snack food manufacturer and distributor DFM Foods.
Vegetable oils and fats producer AAK has expanded its ingredient portfolio with the acquisition of an 80% stake in Soya International (Europe).
Japanese pickle manufacturing company Kameya Foods has signed a royalty bearing commercial licence agreement with Canadian company EnWave.
Dairy products manufacturer Valio and Finnish start-up Origin by Ocean have announced their intention to use algae from the Baltic Sea in food production.
US-based specialty bakery Global Bakeries has completed the acquisition of Better Baking, for an undisclosed sum.
