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FoodNavigator publisher William Reed acquires Future Food-Tech event organizer Rethink Events

William Reed – the publisher of award-winning B2B brands including FoodNavigator and NutraIngredients - has acquired a majority stake in agri-food summit organizer Rethink Events.

Brazil’s Lula’s comeback cheered as new research claims ‘deforestation-free’ supply chain pledges have barely impacted forest clearance in Amazon

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidential election win in Brazil will make it easier for food and beverage companies to comply with their zero-deforestation commitments, it has been claimed.

Luker Chocolate has announced a major expansion into Europe. Pic: Luker

Luker strengthens its presence in Europe with Lyra Group partnership

Colombian Chocolate Manufacturer Luker Chocolate has announced it has acquired a majority stake in Slovakian Lyra Group in a deal that will strengthen Luker’s product capabilities and increase flexibility in logistics for European clients.

The company also said it is also battling a volatile environment in its European market. Pic: Mondelēz International

Mondelēz to up Cocoa Life investment on back of strong Q3 results

Mondelēz International has announced net revenues grew 8.1% year-on-year in the third quarter this year, driven by stronger pricing and volume. The Chicago-headquartered company also raised its full-year results forecasts and announced more price hikes...

Grupo Bimbo reports exceptional growth and snaps up St Pierre Groupe

The Mexican bread titan reported record sales and profits for Q3 2022, along with the acquisition of the UK bakery manufacturer, in a deal thought to be worth more than £300m.

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NotCo has raised $350m to date and has a valuation of $1.5bn. Picture: NotCo/Businesswire

'We are actively looking at all major animal-protein categories...' NotCo raises $235m in series D to expand its global plant-based meat, dairy empire

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Benexia launches encapsulated oil as latest move in quest to derive added value from chia seeds

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Unilever is piloting regenerative agricultural projects in Iowa, with a focus on soybean oil production. GettyImages/DS70

Sustainability at the source: How Unilever is addressing deforestation, living wages, and regenerative agriculture

Kraft Heinz to acquire Brazilian condiments and sauces company Hemmer

Aryzta has embarked on an aggressive strategy to get back to financial health. Pic: Aryzta

Aryzta offloads Brazilian bakery operations to Grupo Bimbo; secures €500m revolving credit

McCormick & Company expands 'Grown for Good' sustainability standard

Nestlé and Starbucks to bring RTD coffee to Southeast Asia, Oceania and Latin America

FoodNavigator publisher William Reed acquires Future Food-Tech event organizer Rethink Events

Brazil’s Lula’s comeback cheered as new research claims ‘deforestation-free’ supply chain pledges have barely impacted forest clearance in Amazon

Luker strengthens its presence in Europe with Lyra Group partnership

Mondelēz to up Cocoa Life investment on back of strong Q3 results

Grupo Bimbo reports exceptional growth and snaps up St Pierre Groupe

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Plant-based cheese made with microalgae protein in development for global market

European supplier CSM Ingredients eyes Latin America: ‘Our global growth strategy is centred on scaling up in other parts of the world’

Tequila threats - and agave alternatives

HAPPi invests in future cocoa change-makers with Luker Chocolate

Canpack to build new $140m beverage can manufacturing facility in Brazil

Low milk production lifting dairy prices – but will demand be hit?

Nestlé opens $340m coffee factory in Mexico

Grupo Bimbo posts ‘exceptional’ Q2 performance, addresses challenging environment

GoodSam Foods and Luker Chocolate launch education programme for young cocoa farmers

European Cocoa Forum calls for ‘crucial balance in food safety, sustainability, and socio-economic challenges’

Searching for sustainable agri-food production in Brazil

‘Science always wins’: EU acceptance of palm oil possible, but will take time – expert panel

Why former WWF sustainability expert joined JBS: ‘No other company has the leverage and capacity to drive sector-wide transformation’

Global soy exporters adopt new measures to cut deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado region

Animal proteins... made by plants? 'Molecular farming’ co Moolec Science to go public via SPAC

CocoaAction Brasil notches up success in developing the country’s cocoa sector

How Luker Chocolate is overcoming gender stereotypes in Colombia to give women a voice and active role in cocoa

Brazilian cocoa farmers petition government for ban on Cote d’Ivoire beans

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South American cocoa farmers lead the way in ditching cash for digital payments

Brazil reports rise in cocoa grinds as imports fall in 2022

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