Archives for November 1, 2019

Food and drink firms among 2019 worst plastic polluters

Nestlé and PepsiCo have responded to claims in a recent report that they were the biggest contributors to plastic environmental waste in 2019, with Unilever and Mondelēz International also making the top ten.

First Milk reveals 14 jobs at risk at Campbeltown Creamery

First Milk has announced a consultation on its proposed intention to close its Campbeltown Creamery in Scotland, putting 14 jobs at risk.

Analysis: The market for plant-based M&A

‘Stratospheric’ valuations impact plant-based meat M&As

M&A activity between meat and plant-based producers is on the rise. But an emerging bubble around the sector will make many businesses wary of making the step.

Zorba Delicacies cites ‘third party’ for houmous recall

Zorba Delicacies has confirmed that a batch of ingredients supplied by a third party was the cause of its recent recall of houmous products from various major retailers, amid salmonella fears.

ABP to reveal meat industry ‘white paper’

Meat processor ABP Food Group is undertaking a study on the future and sustainability of the meat industry, which it will launch and submit to the Government in the coming weeks.