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Why – so far – AI isn’t being widely used for food safety

Advocates argue AI could have numerous benefits for food safety but manufacturers seem reluctant to use the tech.

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Unilever ‘gets green light to sell Russia assets’

Unilever’s Russian assets have been valued at between Rbs35bn and Rbs40bn ($394m and $449m), a source told RBC.

Valeo Foods Group strikes again to buy European snacks maker IDC

IDC manufactures some of the most recognisable sweet snack brands across Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary.

Tönnies to buy Vion beef assets in Germany

Netherlands-based Vion is refocusing its operations on the Beneleux markets.

ABF buys Australia bakery business The Artisanal Group

UK-based ABF, which owns the household Australian bread brand Tip Top, revealed the acquisition in a trading update.

Saputo confirms closure of under-review Australia dairy plant

The King Island Dairy operation in Tasmania has been under review since last November.

Müller gets Poland all-clear to net fish business Graal

An agreement between Müller and Graal’s private-equity owners was announced in February 2023.

Vafo buys Austrian pet-food group PetCo

The deal is Vafo’s fourth since April 2023.

Mondelez sees early shoots of volume recovery as M&A eyed in cakes, pastries

Further pricing is still on the cards, although selectively, and particularly in chocolate due to cocoa.