Big Food’s stake in the future – in-house venture-capital funds’ investments
For Big Food companies looking to gain exposure to new, exciting, potentially faster-growing categories, M&A remains a popular route. But…
Orkla
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Orkla mulls IPO options for India business units
Orkla has confirmed it is exploring a public listing for its India business, which includes MTR Foods and Eastern Condiments.…
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Orkla books write-down on confectionery, snacks
Orkla has recorded more than Nrk600m ($54.6m) in third-quarter write-downs partially related to the Nordic group’s confectionery and snacks business.…
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Orkla invests in expanding Bubs confectionery plant in Sweden
Norway-based food maker Orkla is to invest Skr20m ($1.8m) to expand its Bubs confectionery factory in Sweden. The deal will…
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“Bring it in temporarily, take it out, create a fuss” – Naturli’ Foods CEO Henrik Lund on his love of limited-edition products
Denmark’s plant-based dairy-alternatives company Naturli’ Foods took its message to the lion’s den of a major dairy industry summit recently…
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Orkla prepared to up prices amid cost pressure
Norwegian food-to-hydro conglomerate Orkla is prepared to hike prices this year if raw material costs continue to rise. Report its…
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Orkla sells minority stake in ingredients unit
Norwegian group Orkla has sold a minority stake in its Orkla Foods Ingredients (OFI) unit to a global private-equity firm…
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Orkla to rejig operations in India
Orkla is to reorganise its operations in India as part of the Norway-based group’s corporate overhaul announced last year. The…
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Orkla backs animal-free dairy start-up Eden Brew
Eden Brew, an Australian start-up developing animal-free dairy proteins and products, has secured new investment. Nordic food heavyweight Orkla took…
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Norwegian food industry hit by general strike
Mass strike action by workers in Norway today (17 April) has seen the closure of a Mondelez International manufacturing facility…
