Lactalis has decided to shut a factory in Zambia, the country’s government has said. The dairy group has cited “market dynamics”, Chipoka Mulenga, Zambia’s Minister of Commerce, Trade, and Industry, ...

Canada's Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC) has appointed Karen Proud as its first president and adjudicator.

Countries rearrange trade relationships according to geopolitical alliances as the world awaits a rise in US protectionism.

Nearly half of the protein powders on the US market exceed Californian safety limits for toxic metals, according to a new report from the Clean Label Project.

UK investment bank Peel Hunt suggests food inflation could near 4% by the end of 2025 as supermarkets react to cost pressures arising from Labour’s budget in October.

Nordic food group Geia Food has expanded its presence into the UK market through the acquisition of Lupa Foods, a Mediterranean food importer.

Ireland's food, drink, and horticulture exports reached a record €17bn ($17.5bn) in 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous year.

Pork heavyweight Danish Crown has decided to stop selling retail-packed fresh meat in Germany as part of efforts to “improve profitability”.

Bakery major Flowers Foods is adding to its presence in snacks with the acquisition of US biscuit and snack-bar maker Simple Mills for $795m.

Supplements and weight-management business Wellful has bought fellow health-focused US business Ancient Nutrition.

The US FDA has introduced voluntary guidelines on the level of lead content in processed baby foods sold in the country.

Spain-based investment firm JB Capital has led a consortium to buy a majority stake in local group Palacios Alimentacion.