All articles by Andy Coyne

Italian competition watchdog probes crisp firms over alleged price cartel

The Italian competition authority has launched an investigation into local crisp manufacturers Amica Chips and Pata over claims they coordinated…
Marfrig, Minerva asset deal green-lighted but factory must be sold

Brazilian meat major Marfrig’s sale of processing assets to local peer Minerva has now been fully approved by the country’s…
General Mills, Ahold Delhaize seek emission cuts with regenerative agriculture project

General Mills has joined forces with the US arm of Dutch-Belgian supermarket heavyweight Ahold Delhaize to cut emissions through a…
Union raises safety concerns over strike-hit Premier FMCG factory

The union representing workers at a strike-hit confectionery factory owned by South Africa’s Premier FMCG claims safety rules at the…
European Commission to challenge China’s dairy probe at WTO

The European Commission is to challenge China's anti-subsidy investigation into EU dairy produce at the World Trade Organization (WTO). Brussels…

Australia’s Woolworths, Coles sued over “illusory” discounts

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against the country’s two largest supermarket groups for allegedly…
Italy’s Gruppo Tonazzo abandons meat for plant-based future

Italian manufacturer Gruppo Tonazzo has announced it will cease all activities related to making meat-based products at the end of…
JBS partners with US firm in scheme to turn animal waste into energy

The US arm of Brazilian meat giant JBS has signed up to a scheme to turn cow and chicken waste…
Agri-food one of sectors worst hit by post-Brexit trade slump – UK report

A drop-off in UK imports and exports following its departure from the EU has had a marked impact on agri-food…
Nestlé signs contract for first manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia

Nestlé is to build its first food factory in Saudi Arabia after signing a contract commiting to the project. The…