Category: Markets
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The EU is preparing to block Brazilian meat and animal-product imports from 3 September unless Brazil can demonstrate compliance with antimicrobial-use rules across the full animal lifecycle.
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Oishii has closed the first stage of a $150m Series C round to expand its indoor Smart Farm model, robotics integration, production capacity, and new product formats.
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ADM is investing in its Clinton, Iowa corn processing facility, adding high-speed receiving capacity, storage, scale upgrades, and road improvements to reduce harvest-period congestion.
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Premier Foods has increased capital investment to £52m after stronger profits and lower debt, with site efficiency, energy performance, and branded sweet treats central to its manufacturing outlook.
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Ingredion has made a conditional cash proposal for Tate & Lyle, raising the prospect of a major ingredients-sector deal across sweetening, texture, fortification, and speciality food systems.
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Lotus Bakeries has begun construction on a new production hall at Lembeke, expanding the Belgian site behind Biscoff’s European manufacturing base as global demand continues to rise.
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The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers has warned that fuel disruption could affect UK arable production, plastics raw materials, CO₂ availability, and food packaging, adding pressure to crop supply and manufacturing resilience.
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Dawn Meats has acquired German chilled and frozen meat importer Alexander Eyckeler, deepening its customer access in Germany as the business continues to integrate New Zealand processor Alliance Group.
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Austria Juice has introduced a yeast fermentation process that reduces sugar and calories in 100% fruit juice by at least 30%, giving beverage manufacturers a route into reduced-sugar juice ahead of new EU category rules.
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Amcor has launched a 38mm carry handle for large PET beverage containers, targeting water and non-carbonated drinks in 5–10 litre formats as bulk purchasing, convenience, and packaging weight reduction continue to shape beverage pack design.