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Australia-based dairy group Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory (WCB) will acquire the everyday cheese business (EDC Business) of Lion-Dairy and Drinks (Lion) for $107.3m (A$137.5m).
A study has revealed that common ingredients in packaged food may promote several chronic inflammatory diseases.
Gelato maker Bon Appetit Australia paid an undisclosed amount to acquire ice-cream maker Dairy Bell, its recipes and five of its shops in Melbourne to prevent the company from closing.
KFC is to start using edible cups made from a wafer coated in sugar paper and lined with a heat-resistant white chocolate to serve its coffee in the UK outlets.
London-based life sciences measurement and testing company LGC is to put six new meat mixture reference materials on sale with the aim of controlling food fraud.
The United Nations has launched a newly developed fish drying technology in West Africa that is helping the region improve food quality and boost food safety.
Mitsubishi (MC) has announced that it will now hold 34% stake in Indo Nissin Foods, which produces Top Ramen instant noodles in India, for an estimated Rs5bn ($80.22m).
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has opened the Australian Agricultural Company's (AACo) $93m Livingstone Beef facility, near Darwin.
McCormick & Company (MKC) has signed an agreement to buy 100% shares of the Italy-based spices and seasonings company Drogheria & Alimentari (D&A) for €85m ($97m).
A new study has found that ingredients used to manufacture cola contain high levels of 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), which can cause cancer.
