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Irish dairy cooperative Ornua has announced plans to expand its Ornua Ingredients North America division by upgrading its cheese-making facility in Hilbert, Wisconsin, US.
Frozen french fries manufacturer McCain Foods Australia has initiated construction works on a renewable energy system to minimise carbon emissions from its Ballarat food processing facility.
Australia's Queensland Government has agreed to support not-for-profit fisheries industry group Tuna Australia to help it rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic.
UK-based bakery brand Warburtons has established a joint venture (JV) with Mission Ventures to support companies producing novel bakery-led products.
Smithfield Foods brand Carando has expanded its products offerings with the addition of handheld, fully cooked calzones.
Cheese manufacturer Grounded Foods has reportedly raised capital for its plant-based cheese versions through a funding round led by Stray Dog Capital.
Taiwan has now resumed pork shipments to Macau after it was declared to be a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) free zone without vaccination last month.
US-based meat producer Tyson Foods is accelerating the move to incorporate robotic technology, following a series of Covid-19 outbreaks at its meatpacking facilities.
US-based company Schmitt Industries has completed the acquisition of assets related to ice cream manufacturing company Ample Hills Creamery and its subsidiaries.
US-based private equity investor Sonoma Brands has completed the acquisition of Chef’s Cut Real Jerky Co, a manufacturer of jerky, meat sticks and biltong.
