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Italian competition watchdog probes crisp firms over alleged price cartel

Andy Coyne — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:13:02 +0000

The Italian competition authority is investigating local crisp manufacturers Amica Chips and Pata over claims they coordinated prices.

Dean Best — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:08:11 +0000

Natra, the private-label chocolate manufacturer backed by private equity, has acquired fellow confectioner Gudrun.

Simon Harvey — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:32:39 +0000

Sanitarium is seeking to acquire the Vita Brits breakfast cereal brand in Australia currently owned by Nestlé.

Andy Coyne — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:15:41 +0000

French dairy major Danone has revealed investment plans which indicate it intends to return to selling dairy products in India.

Simon Harvey — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:10:06 +0000

A US union has posed a series of allegations against the local unit of Brazilian meat giant JBS, including accusations of human trafficking.

Andy Coyne — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:57:27 +0000

Applied Nutrition, a fast-growing sports nutrition business based in the north of England, has confirmed that it is planning a London float.

Simon Harvey — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:41:28 +0000

A duo of investors have acquired a minority interest in India’s Prataap Snacks with an open-market offer to purchase further shares.

Dean Best — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:38:54 +0000

Nissin Foods Co. is targeting what it says is demand in Australia for Asian cuisine with a deal to buy local business ABC Pastry.

Dean Best — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:06:15 +0000

Mondelez International has set out plans to work with Accenture and Publicis on stepping up its use of generative AI in its marketing.

Simon Harvey — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:24:54 +0000

Salmon processor Mowi is seeking to realise up to €400m ($446.3m) in cost savings over the next five years, largely through new technologies.