The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features Dean Foods filing for bankruptcy protection, a busy week for Refresco, major acquisitions and production investments, meat ‘made from air and more.

All that and more in this week's podcast. 

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features a major bilateral agreement signed by the EU and China, significant production investments by McCain and Ornua, the launch of a new Coca-Cola brand and more.

All that and more in this week's podcast. 

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features financial results from major companies, some significant acquisitions in the dairy and beverage sectors and a new study that highlights a lack of consumer knowledge around the topic of CBD.

All that and more in this week's podcast. 

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features financial results from major beverage companies, several significant investments within the cheese industry, as well as an interesting move from Kraft Heinz as it moves into the cannabis sector.

All that and more in this week's podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features significant quarterly results from major companies, acquisitions, and a number of research and development investments, particularly in the plant-based and sustainable category. 

All that and more in this week's podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features significant sustainability funding efforts, major acquisitions, meat grown in space and a round-up of the Anuga tradeshow.

All that and more in this week's podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week's podcast features financial results and acquisitions from some key industry players, a number of new reports and discussion of the new US tariff that will affect a number of European food and beverage products.

All that and more in this week's podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast has a focus on sustainability, particularly in the dairy sector, as well as a couple of senior executive role changes and some noteworthy new product launches. Plus, we take a look at Fonterra’s movements following the announcement of its end of year financial results.

All that and more in this week's podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast had something of a focus on beverages, with a number of multi-million dollar production investments, as well as some key acquisitions. We also provide some insight into the ongoing acquisition deal between Australian company Bellamy’s and China’s Mengniu Dairy – plus, as always, some exciting new product releases.

All that and more in this week's podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features an investment in a 3D printed meat firm, the appointment of a new CEO at Rémy Cointreau, more significant acquisitions and, as always, some exciting new product releases.

All that and more in this week's podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features major moves by Tyson Foods, including a venture into a plant-based shellfish company, as well as innovation investments, the discovery of a drought-resistant gene in barley and much much more. 

All that and more in this week's podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features a study which claims that red wine improves gut health, a trio of executive appointments, a significant acquisition in the high-protein snack space, and more.

All that and more covered this week’s podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features several billion dollar acquisitions, significant investments in protein bar brands, executive appointments, sustainable packaging commitments and more.

All that and more covered this week’s podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features CBD drinks, significant moves by major alcohol companies, a $600m production investment, record financial results, global headquarter moves and more.


All that and more covered this week’s podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features trend-driven acquisitions for major firms, some sustainability-focused processing updates, new product releases, and an artificial tongue designed to foil potential whisky counterfeiters.

All that and more covered this week’s podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers, taking an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features no less than three major CEO changes, as well as a number of significant production investments across Asia-Pacific, as far-ranging as China, India and New Zealand. We also take a closer look at a few of last week's more interesting food and beverage acquisitions, as well as a couple of quirky product launches. 

All that and more covered this week’s podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers as it takes an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

It’s financial results season, and so this week’s podcast features a roundup of the latest performances from some of the biggest companies in the industry, as well as more acquisitions, major production investments, packaging developments and "the most significant innovation" in Cadbury's history.

We cover all that and more in this week’s podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers as it takes an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features a high-level industry merger, multi-million dollar acquisitions, health studies and as always, some exciting new products.

In this edition, we're also joined by Matt Ferris, marketing manager at FoodBev Media, who will give us the lowdown on the winners of the Asia Food Innovation Awards, which took place in Singapore during the Speciality & Fine Food Asia show last week.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers as it takes an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features multi-million dollar acquisitions, major executive appointments, trade agreements, health studies and as always, some exciting new product releases.

We cover all that and more in this week’s podcast.

The FoodBev weekly podcast provides practical insights for food and beverage industry decision-makers as it takes an in-depth look at the week's top food and beverage industry stories and trends.

This week’s podcast features billion dollar public listings and acquisitions, factory expansions, sustainability achievements and some exciting new product releases.

We also feature interviews with the CEO of Danish emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard Jakub Thoisen about the company's recent carbon neutral production milestone; and insight from European Federation of Bottled Water (EFBW) sustainability director Ermis Panagiotopoulos following the EFBW's call for improved collection and sorting systems for PET bottles in Europe.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Pernod Ricard’s Gin Hub confirms Malfy purchase, Firmenich acquires stake in Chinese flavours firm ArtSci, and Cargill expands innovation centre network with new Singapore site

From July, we will be launching a new weekly podcast in place of our daily show, which will provide our listeners with more in-depth coverage and analysis of the latest news, developments and insights from across the food and beverage industry. Follow our social channels for more updates over the coming weeks.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Mondelēz International acquires majority stake in Perfect Snacks, Fazer agrees to acquire Finland-based ‘oat expert’ Kaslink, and Ekosem-Agrar expands in Russia with new Siberian dairy facility.

From July, we will be launching a new weekly podcast in place of our daily show, which will provide our listeners with more in-depth coverage and analysis of the latest news, developments and insights from across the food and beverage industry. Follow our social channels for more updates over the coming weeks.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Kellogg restructures its North American business, plans job cuts, Emmi increases stake in Brazilian company Laticínios Porto Alegre, and Sainsbury’s launches reverse vending machine trial.

From July, we will be launching a new weekly podcast in place of our daily show, which will provide our listeners with more in-depth coverage and analysis of the latest news, developments and insights from across the food and beverage industry. Follow our social channels for more updates over the coming weeks.

Anya Keiller rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Three Coca-Cola brands to adopt 100% recyclable plastic bottles in Europe, Keytone Dairy buys Australian UHT drinks maker Omniblend and DS Smith furthers expansion into America as it opens site in Atlanta

Bryony Andrews rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Barentz forms joint venture with Dutch ingredients firm TasteStrik, Pernod Ricard buys majority stake in Rabbit Hole Whiskey, Givaudan opens flagship Innovation Centre

Bryony Andrews rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: China will overtake the US to become the world’s largest grocery market by 2023, Mondelēz International invests £4.7 million into its UK food research and development, Tyson Foods announces plans to launch its own line of plant-based meat alternatives.

Bryony Andrews rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Arla Foods incorporates artificial intelligence to predict milk supply, plastic waste initiative launched by food and beverage giants, and Vivera Foodgroup exits the meat industry to focus on vegan future.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: PepsiCo appoints Ram Krishnan as chief commercial officer, Raisio invests 45m euros in new plant-based food production site, and Müller outlines plan to reduce sugar content in yogurts by 25%

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Fazer Group sells its Food Services component for 475m euros, Ocado invests £17m in vertical farming, forms new joint venture, and Brown-Forman secures deal for Fords Gin owner The 86 Company

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Heineken acquires minority stake in Amsterdam’s Oedipus Brewing, AG Barr buys minority stake in Stryyk owner Elegantly Spirited, and AAK releases AkoPlanet to meet demand for plant-based foods

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Anheuser-Busch on track to hit renewable energy goal by 2021, free-range milk company Hart Dairy secures $10m in funding, and Arla to move some production to newly acquired Bahrain facility.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Arla to move some production to newly acquired Bahrain facility, Orkla names Jaan Ivar Semlitsch as CEO to replace Peter Ruzicka, and Waitrose begins packaging-free trial in move to cut plastic waste.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: JBT Corporation acquires Prime Equipment Group for $65m, Waitrose begins packaging-free trial in move to cut plastic waste, and World Dairy Innovation Awards 2019: finalists announced.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Finalists announced for World Dairy Innovation Awards 2019, Coca-Cola Amatil sells SPC fruit and vegetable processing unit, and New Age acquires Brands Within Reach and adds distribution rights

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Associated British Foods agrees China joint venture with Wilmar, Cusa Tea secures funding to boost new product development, and ultra-processed food linked to early death, research suggests

Anya Keiller rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Lactalis acquires Italian cheese manufacturer Nuova Castelli, Brazilian meat companies BRF and Marfrig enter talks to merge, and Ben and Jerry’s to create CBD Ice Cream.

Anya Keiller rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: JBS USA invests $95m to expand Nebraska beef production facility, Danish researchers to tackle food fraud with blockchain technology, and New consortium to invest $100m in Israeli food-tech start-ups.

Anya Keiller rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Dupont to combine its nutrition and bioscience divisions, Beyond Meat to open its first plant based meat production capability outside of the US, and Nestlé launches research and development initiative in Africa

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Stora Enso invests 350m euros to convert paper mill in Finland, Burcon to build $48.3m pea and canola protein production facility, and Heineken uses Ultimaker 3D printing solutions at Spanish site.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: EU proposes to increase price transparency in food supply chain, 2 Sisters to invest in UK Poultry and Fox’s Biscuits, but will close several poultry sites, and Multivac invests 17.5m euros to expand TVI equipment facility

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Fonterra considers further asset sale, shutters Australian facility, Bühler opens Cubic innovation campus after $50m investment, and UK government to ban plastic straws and stirrers from April 2020

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Sun Basket raises $30m in new funding, secures Unilever backing, GreenSpace sells organic juice brand Kiju to Zurban Beverages, and Harbar adds two new tortillas to Maria and Ricardo’s portfolio.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Coca-Cola retains majority stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, Sonoco secures $110m deal to buy Corenso Holdings America, and Milo’s Tea Company to invest $60m in new Oklahoma facility.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Kroger collaborates with private equity firm to invest in brands, Gelymar doubles production capacity after $15m investment, and cannabis firm Caliva buys Zola to accelerate CBD beverage rollout

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Amazon leads $575m funding round in Deliveroo, Bakkavor expands desserts offer with Blueberry Foods acquisition, and Major companies partner with WWF to tackle plastic waste

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Mars joins venture capital fund for Israeli food-tech initiative, PepsiCo launches reusable packaging pilot with Loop, and Symrise expands New Jersey flavour encapsulation plant

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Lion opens London microbrewery for its Little Creatures beer brand, Cell-grown meat startup Aleph Farms receives $12m in funding, and Heineken uses PET Engineering technology for new bottles

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Impossible Foods receives $300m in Series E funding round, AB InBev fined 200m euros by EU for restricting cross-border sales, and Food firms plan to phase out industrially produced trans fats

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Tyson Fresh Meats plans $300m food production plant in Utah, Fonterra sells Tip Top ice cream business to Froneri for $250m, and Hershey to invest $104m to expand production site in Virginia

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Dairy Crest CEO Mark Allen steps down following Saputo takeover, Boston Beer Company merges with Dogfish Head in $300m deal, and Hain Celestial offloads its Hain Pure Protein business for $80m

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: PepsiCo to invest $4bn in Mexico over the next two years, AB InBev benefits from strong performance in Brazil and China, and Conagra Brands sells frozen food business Gelit to Italian investors

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Heineken enters Ecuador with acquisition of local brewer Biela, Kellogg operating profit falters as cereal sales fall, and TreeHouse Foods to sell its ready-to-eat cereal business

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: McCain invests $300m to expand Washington potato processing site, Sealed Air acquires Automated Packaging Systems for $510m, ZX Ventures to explore potential of low-alcohol craft beer in China.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Mondelēz first-quarter results boosted by emerging markets, digital farming “critical” for sustainable agriculture, and 77% of Nestlé's agricultural commodities ‘deforestation-free’.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé says 77% of its agricultural commodities ‘deforestation-free’, Grupo Lala reports first-quarter revenue 3.9% stronger at $984m, and JBT Corporation buys tray sealing specialist Proseal in £220m deal.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: PepsiCo Ventures Group eyes functional beverage brands, Ball commits to 100% renewable energy in North America by 2021, and Clara Foods secures Series B funding round led by Ingredion.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Bunge’s Gregory Heckman moves to permanent chief executive role, Mondelēz International partners with Israeli incubator The Kitchen, and Glanbia revenues grow by 8.4% as Watson deal completes.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: UK’s competition authority blocks Sainsbury’s-Asda merger, Hershey hails ‘strong start’ as first-quarter revenue grows 2.3%, and Tyson Foods exits Beyond Meat ahead of IPO valuing it at $1.2bn.

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Heineken records strong quarter after volume increases, CP Foods acquires Canadian pork processor HyLife, and Pepsi bolsters its flavour portfolio.

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Kraft Heinz CEO Bernardo Hees to step down, PepsiCo unveils new hydration platform, and slower growth for UK craft beer

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including:Strong second-quarter highlights Pepsi’s strength, Unilever sales boosted by emerging markets and price rises, and FrieslandCampina sells Creamy Creation cream liqueur unit

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Danone maintains full-year profit targets following modest Q1, Pernod Ricard to acquire Biggar & Leith’s Italian gin brand Malfy, and Müller to invest in UK’s ‘biggest electric fleet’ for milk deliveries.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé and Carrefour increase food traceability through blockchain, Coca-Cola Amatil “to double” recycled plastic content in bottles, and Swedish grocery store reveals line of produce grown onsite.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Campbell Soup offloads Bolthouse Farms for $510m, JBS opens new $20m innovation centre in Colorado, and Diageo brands including Guinness ditch beer pack plastics.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Danone sells US salads business Earthbound Farm to Taylor Farms, Granarolo acquires majority stake in Italian company Venchiaredo, and Hormel aims to become powered by almost 50% renewable energy

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Wessanen agrees to be acquired by consortium for 885m euros, Müller Milk & Ingredients eyes milk and cream SKU reduction, and Lesaffre opens baking centre for ‘industrial customers’ in Austria

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé launches R&D accelerator to boost product innovation, Fairlife to build new $200m milk production site in Arizona, and Orkla acquires Zeelandia Sweden to grow bakery ingredients offer

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Maple Leaf to build $310m plant-based protein facility in Indiana, Q Mixers looks to scale business after securing $40m investment, and Speyside Distillery boosts output following China distribution deal.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: BrewDog acquires Berlin brewery from US-based Stone Brewing, Arca Continental to invest $681m during 2019 to boost production, and Alpla and BillerudKorsnäs unite for sustainable bottle project

FoodBev Media's Harriet Jachec speaks with Ronja Berthold and Minna Hakaoja about how companies should navigate concerns about sodium levels in plant-based meat alternatives.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Constellation Brands records 7% net sales rise in fiscal year 2019, Berlin Packaging seals deal to buy French firm Verrerie Calvet, and Pernod Ricard plans transition to sustainable packaging by 2025.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Constellation to sell about 30 brands to Gallo in $1.7bn deal, Pernod Ricard plans transition to sustainable packaging by 2025, and Roquette opens new food technical centre in Singapore

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé to launch plant-based burgers in Europe and the US, FDA proposes updated rules for fluoride added to bottled water, and Döhler acquires majority stake in Spanish juice producer Zucasa

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Owens-Illinois acquires Mexican site from Grupo Modelo for $188m, Bubs Australia targets growth in China with Deloraine Dairy deal, and Dairy Farmers of America selects start-ups for latest accelerator.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Kellogg to sell range of snack brands to Ferrero for $1.3bn, Kirin-owned Lion acquires 100% of UK craft brewer Magic Rock, and Mahou San Miguel inaugurates Brewhub collaborative facility

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Cargill posts third-quarter profit rise thanks to cost efficiencies, Schur Flexibles acquires Swedish packaging firm Scandiflex Pac, and Lucozade Ribena Suntory in overhaul of packaging portfolio.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: first energy drink released under Coke brand, major food and drink firms aim to improve plastic recycling in Africa, and European demand for edible seeds ‘has peaked’

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: McCormick benefits from new product launches in first quarter, Quintessential Brands announces standalone North America unit, and plant-based meals maker Alpha Foods raises $7m in seed funding.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: McDonald’s to acquire ‘decision logic’ pioneers Dynamic Yield, Lantmännen acquires Tate & Lyle’s oat ingredient business, and Nestlé opens new research and development centre in Beijing

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Anheuser-Busch UK renamed as part of ongoing transformation, Sealed Air partners with Kuraray for plant-based food packaging, and the judges are announced for the Asia Food Innovation Awards 2019.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Mondelēz partners with US food business incubator The Hatchery, Kirin’s Lion acquires 50% stake in Australian gin maker Four Pillars, and Sidel invests in new aseptic laboratory at Beijing plant.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Sidel invests in new aseptic laboratory at Beijing plant, Starbucks invests $100m in new fund to support food start-ups, and Thirstie raises $7m and joins forces with AB InBev-backed Drinkworks

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: General Mills 8% stronger as third-quarter sales reach $4.2bn, GEA partners with Nadec to build new olive oil mill in Saudi Arabia, and Kroger sells Turkey Hill business to private equity firm Peak Rock

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: PepsiCo appoints Paula Santilli as its Latin American CEO, Yili set to acquire Westland Milk Products in deal worth $403m, Nordzucker to invest 100m euros in Swedish sugar production

Alex Clere rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Peter Ruzicka to step down as CEO of Orkla, Welch's in partnership to develop neutralised Concord grape juice, and Stora Enso invests in formed fibre technology.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: ADM acquires German citrus ingredient supplier Erich Ziegler, Tyson uses DNA technology to trace beef back to original source, and PureCycle partners with Nestlé, Milliken for plastic recycling

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: IFF’s Frutarom buys 70% stake in gelato ingredients maker Leagel, Heineken opens first brewery in Mozambique after $100m spend, and Nestlé Argentina invests $11.9m in new liquid milk production line

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: National Beef inks $150m deal to buy Iowa Premium from Sysco, US authorities lift import ban on genetically engineered salmon, and Frugalpac opens new factory to increase paper cup production

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Owens-Illinois expands French facility with $60m investment, 2 Sisters offloads its Green Isle Brands frozen food business, and Carlton & United Breweries to scrap plastic rings on beer cans

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: AAK targets further growth in China with $32m site expansion, Arla Foods looks to cut carbon emissions by 30% in next decade, and Azelis acquires Canada-based ingredients distributor Chemroy

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: RPC Group accepts higher offer from packaging firm Berry Global, Mondelēz buys stake in functional food brand Uplift Food, and Barry Callebaut expands in China with Beijing chocolate academy

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Bubs Australia and Beingmate partner for China joint venture, Saputo appoints North American COO to support growth strategy, and Carrefour enables milk product traceability through blockchain

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Tetra Pak’s Monica Gimre replaces Sam Strömerstén as Sidel CEO, Mars launches food-focussed Seeds of Change accelerator, and Kraft Heinz enlists five start-ups to join second Springboard class

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Fonterra’s Miles Hurrell moves to permanent chief executive role, General Mills joins farmers to advance regenerative agriculture, and Finnebrogue invests £17m to boost nitrite-free bacon output

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Carlsberg buys minority stake in Chinese craft brewery Jing-A, Cargill agrees to acquire gourmet chocolate producer Smet, and Beneo opens 4.3m euro vegetable protein plant in Belgium

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Tilray buys hemp food maker Manitoba Harvest for $318m, Keurig Dr Pepper full-year results ‘in line with targets’, says CEO, and Coca-Cola Amatil converts to sustainable sugar in Australia

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: AB InBev predicts strong profit and revenue growth this year, Good Culture backed by General Mills’ 301 Inc in funding round, and Premier Foods launches strategic review and board shakeup

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Campbell Soup sells Garden Fresh Gourmet salsa brand, Marks and Spencer joins forces with Ocado for new joint venture, and Olam acquires Indonesian cocoa processor BT Cocoa for $90m

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Carbery to diversify cheese range with 78m euro facility in Ireland, SunOpta sells organic soy and corn business to Pipeline Foods, and Grupo Lala signs Mexico license deal with Blue Diamond Growers