Fruit, dairy prosper as US organic food sales rise in 2024
US sales of organic food rose to exceed more than $65bn last year, supported by growth in areas including bakery,…
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How brands can win in the US ‘vibecession’
The average US consumer is feeling financially stretched, squeezed and uncertain. In a word – they’re beleaguered. The economic optimism…
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Trump tariffs: World trade “fragmenting into blocks”
Catalysed by the sweeping tariffs agenda being implemented by President Donald Trump's administration in the US, the era of “easy…
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Greenyard subject of takeover offer by Deprez family founders
The Deprez family founders of Belgium fruit and vegetable group Greenyard are launching a takeover bid for the Brussels-listed business.…
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Greencore, Bakkavor secure extension to deal talks
Greencore and Bakkavor have been given more time to continue talks over a possible £1.2bn ($1.57bn) takeover bid. Last week,…
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UK vertical farmer Jones Food Company placed into administration
UK-based vertical farmer Jones Food Company has entered administration. The business, which was set up in 2017 and secured backing…
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Greencore on cusp of acquiring Bakkavor for £1.2bn
Greencore is on the cusp of acquiring fellow private-label convenience business Bakkavor after putting in a new cash and share…
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Frutura acquires avocado supplier Montana Fruits
Frutura Produce has expanded its presence in Latin America by acquiring Colombia-based avocado business Montana Fruits. Reedley, California-headquartered Frutura said…
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Bonduelle inks licensing deal with Taylor Farms in sale of German packaged salads unit
Bonduelle has confirmed the sale of its packaged salads business in Germany as part of plans to return the group…
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Hatching new ideas – Big Food’s incubator and accelerator programmes
As with in-house venture capital funds, for big food companies looking to gain exposure to new, exciting, potentially faster-growing categories,…
