Food industry M&A deals in Q3 2019 total $5.64bn globally
Total food industry M&A (mergers & acquisitions) deals in Q3 2019, including that of Pilgrim’s Pride and Tulip were worth $5.64bn globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database. The value marked an increase of 95.1% over the previous quarter and a...
Avara Foods invests heavily in Hereford site
Avara Foods has committed to Hereford for the long term, with significant investment in its site, manufacturing capabilities and colleagues. As part of a company-wide investment programme, its local operations are seeing improvements in factory technology, facilities...
Edinburgh culinary institution marks St Andrew’s Day with Scotch Lamb
The Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment visited Edinburgh institution Contini Cannonball Restaurant and Bar to sample a new dish to mark St Andrew’s Day. Mairi Gougeon MSP met with owner Carina Contini to learn more about how the restaurant has...
Devon dinner celebrates West Country beef & lamb
Top chefs, food journalists and producers recently came together to celebrate West Country PGI beef and lamb at a Winter Gastronomy evening. The dinner took place at the Beachside Grill Restaurant, part of Saunton Sands hotel, in Devon. The menu was designed by head...