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