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Brownes Dairy starts search for buyer

Brownes Dairy is on the block, with the start of the process to sell the Australia-based dairy business.

Dairy, seafood hit by Canada tariffs on US

Canada will impose new “dollar for dollar, rate for rate” counter-tariffs on C$27.6bn ($19.91bn) of US imports.

Mondelez plant in Ukraine “hit by Russian drone strikes” – minister

Russian drone strikes have damaged a Mondelez International factory in north-east Ukraine, a member of the Ukrainian government has said.

Magnum welcomes pruning of Ben & Jerry's lawsuit

The Magnum Ice Cream Company has welcomed a US court decision narrowing a lawsuit brought by former Ben & Jerry’s independent directors.

German ice-cream firm Florida Eis to build new factory

German ice cream maker Florida Eis is expanding local production capacity with a new factory in Schönebeck (Elbe).

JBS-backed Pilgrim’s to buy UK pork firm Walkers from Samworth

Pilgrim’s Europe has agreed to acquire UK firm Walkers Deli & Sausage Company from Samworth Brothers.

Ferrero extends M&A spree with Purely Elizabeth

Ferrero has made a move to expand its breakfast portfolio with a deal for US food company Purely Elizabeth.

India’s Captain Fresh buys Polish seafood peer Koral from Abris Capital

Captain Fresh, a seafood processor in India, has acquired Polish salmon peer Koral from private-equity investor Abris Capital Partners.

Tyson antibiotics move, Spain meat consolidation, M&A in Europe alt-proteins – Just Food’s week in data

Tyson Foods dialled back on antibiotic-free beef, Grupo Miguel Vergara bought Valles del Esla, Above Food snapped up Spain's Brotalia

Wicked Kitchen sold, Danish Crown CEO change, Campbell aided by Sovos – Just Food’s week in data

Wicked Kitchen has found a new owner in the Ahimsa group, Danish Crown's CEO is set to step down, Campbell Soup's growth falters.

Conagra factory freeze, Hain ditches Thinsters, Sunfed’s demise, Barilla US pasta move – Just Food’s week in data

Just Food week in data includes charts on Conagra Brands, Hain Celestial, Sunfed Meats, Barilla and Plukon Food Group.

Signal: Ferrero leads Europe’s food industry recruiters

Ferrero topped the list of active recruiters in the food industry in Europe in the first half of 2023, data shows.

?We simply have to make more money in Germany”: Danish Crown prepares for site closure

Meat group Danish Crown has announced the closure of a 200-employee facility in Germany, citing decreasing consumption of pork.

Grupo Apex snaps up Pop Up popcorn brand from Bimbo

Spain’s acquisitive salty-snacks firm Grupo Apex has bought the Pop Up popcorn brand from Mexican bakery giant Grupo Bimbo.

Opinion: Haarlem's ban on meat advertising is a raw topic right now, but it could become the norm

The Dutch city of Haarlem will become the first in the world to ban meat advertising. It is more likely to be a trend-setter than an outlier.

Barry Callebaut plans August restart at salmonella-linked Belgium plant

Barry Callebaut plans to restart production in August at the chocolate supplier’s Belgium factory where salmonella was detected in June.

Promise of ESG progress remains despite Unilever reality check

Ben Cooper weighs up what recent events at Unilever might mean for further progress on ESG in the food sector.

Opinion: If businesses want to attract and retain talent, they must show their woke side

Talent is in short supply for many businesses, and to retain or attract younger generations they must embrace 'woke' ideologies.