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British-Dutch giant Unilever and German ingredient supplier Symrise have partnered with federal enterprise Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to support the sustainable production of vanilla in Sava region, Madagascar.
American hypermarket chain Meijer has outlined plans to establish its first dairy manufacturing facility in Ohio with an investment of $100m.
Emulsifiers and stabilisers manufacturer Palsgaard is set to install a margarine pilot plant at its facilities in Singapore.
Premier Foods has partnered with US-based private investor The Gores Group to operate its bread business as a stand-alone joint venture.
Nestlé has signed a deal with Korean conglomerate LOTTE Group to establish a 50:50 joint venture (JV) called LOTTE-Nestlé (Korea) Co.
Swiss food major Nestlé is set to establish two new manufacturing plants in Mexico, with an investment of $1bn.
American food and beverage company PepsiCo has outlined plans to invest $5bn in its Mexican operations to further strengthen its food and beverage business in the country.
Canada-based Scotsburn Co-operative Services has entered into an agreement-in-principle to acquire Les Aliments Lebel Foods, a frozen dessert maker.
Food and beverage maker Mondelēz International is set to invest £75m in its chocolate manufacturing plant in Bournville, Birmingham, UK.
Canadian dairy firm Saputo has increased its shareholding in Australia’s Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company (WCB) to 52.7%, gaining a controlling stake.
