The newly-elected European Commission started work this month and, in the area of food policy, faces a set of competing demands.

Canadian agribusiness Richardson International has unveiled plans to expand its oat mill and processing facility in the US state of Nebraska.

US-based salad producer Taylor Farms has invested in Hessing, a Netherlands-based processor and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Cocoa futures have reached new highs, clouding the pricing outlook for chocolate confectionery manufacturers grappling with inflated costs.

US sauces and spices heavyweight McCormick & Co. is said to be in talks to buy local peer Sauer Brands from investment owners.

Jana Partners has upped the ante on Lamb Weston for a change of leadership and/or to pursue a sale of the New York-listed business.

Eating insects remains off-limits for most humans but a market for pet food made from crickets, mealworms and the like is growing.

Fresh Express has acquired fellow US business McEntire Produce, a supplier of fruit and vegetables to the foodservice channel.

Investment firm Jana Partners took a 5% interest in Lamb Weston in October and is agitating for changes at the potato products business.

Albertsons formally calls off its $25bn merger with Kroger and sues its fellow US retailer over the failed deal.

“Nutri-Score faces significant challenges that make it unsuitable as a mandatory labelling scheme across Europe. For example, in some instances it fails to fully consider traditional dietary patterns ...

China has reopened access to “major UK pork producers” following Covid-linked restrictions on some exports of the protein.