Privately-equity firm KKR has declined to comment on speculation over the potential disposal of its Flora spreads assets.

Associated British Foods is pressing ahead with plans to separate Primark retail business from its food operations.

T&G Global is in talks to sell its New Zealand, Fijian and Pacific operations as the group aims to “maximise growth" opportunities.

European organisations are calling for concerted measures to avoid a “food inflation crisis” stemming from the stalemate in the Middle East.

Activist investor Atlas Fox suggests Premium Brands shares are “undervalued”, a fix that could be addressed with an updated EBITDA target.

Sigma Foods has acquired US-based smoked meats producer Roger Wood Foods, in a deal for which financial terms were not disclosed.

UK food inflation could reach 7% this year, businesses have told the Bank of England after the Food & Drink Federation predicted 9-10%.

Operational rigour” bore fruit for The Magnum Ice Cream Co. in the first quarter as volume growth more than doubled.

Calidad Pascual did not disclose the financial terms but said in a statement the agreement with Casa Tarradellas “aims to improve the long-term competitiveness of both companies ...

Ferrero has begun manufacturing its Nutella Peanut spread in the US, the first time one of its products have been made in the country.

Nomad Foods plans to close its production site in Rorschach, Switzerland, by the end of 2026 in productivity push.

New Zealand and India have signed a free-trade agreement that will reduce or eliminate border tariffs, including on honey and wine.