JM Smucker to acquire Hostess Brands for £4.5bn
American food manufacturer JM Smucker is set to acquire Hostess Brands, a US snack producer, for $5.6bn (£4.5bn).
Discounters increase market share as inflation continues to concern consumers
Kantar has released its latest data, highlighting discounter market gains and consumer concerns about inflation on grocery prices.
Latest EPR agreement is a “mess”, says Ecoveritas
Ecoveritas has warned businesses not to be caught off-guard following further enforcement delays of the Extended Producer Responsibility.
UK set to host international food security summit in November
The UK is set to host an international food security summit later this year to increase support for vulnerable people worst hit by rising food prices.
Government seminar to discuss steps for developing a circular economy
Policy Forum for Wales is set to host a keynote seminar looking at zero waste policy.
IGD report highlights “underlying fragility” of the UK food supply chain
The IGD has released a new report, which has revealed that international conflict and extreme weather has strained the system and “exposed underlying fragility”.