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