Food

Maple Hill Creamery, with its 150 dairy farms in New York State, has announced a partnership with New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets and the nonprofit Feeding America to distribute 200,000 cartons of its grass-fed organic milk and grass-fed yogurt to residents in need.

Singapore-headquartered Aice Group Holdings has opened its second ice cream production facility in Indonesia, the largest such factory in Southeast Asia according to the company.

TINE Group, one of Norway's leading dairy producers, has introduced additional shifts to meet peak market demand.

The French authorities believe that coordinated measures are needed to support the industry, ensure continuity of supply and prevent already critical issues from becoming even more acute.

South American agriculture ministers have held a virtual meeting to discuss harmonising regulations and facilitating cross-border food supplies during the emergency. 

On 25 March, the US Senate approved a $2 trillion package for the coronavirus emergency, including $9.5 billion for an agricultural fund.

Keen to boost their immune systems with extra vitamins during the coronavirus emergency, Italians are filling their shopping carts with fruit and vegetables.

Meat giants Cargill and Tyson Food are making decisions “by the hour” to adjust to the sudden shift in demand from foodservice towards retail.

The French agri-food industry is represented by the Association Nationale des Industries Alimentaires (ANIA).

According to an analysis conducted by Sole 24 ore based on interviews with plastics sector manufacturers and associations, packaged products are growing at the expense of bulk products.

The Australian red meat industry has issued reassurances that it is continuing to operate in complete safety and is committed to keeping the supply chain open and secure both within the country and abroad.

"The opening of green lane crossings at EU borders will save €4 billion worth of highly perishable fresh fruit and vegetables for consumption in the European Union countries."

Gian Luca Rana, CEO of the Verona-based pasta producer Giovanni Rana, has unveiled a special plan to boost its employees’ salaries by a total of €2 million.

Two food & beverage giants are in the front line with an unprecedented recruitment programme.

The world dairy industry, one of the hardest hit sectors during the current health emergency, is taking the necessary steps to be able to continue its activities while complying with the protocols issued in the various countries.

In response to panic buying sparked by the coronavirus, British food manufacturers are boosting production.

Barilla is preparing to make a €130 million investment in Russia for the construction of a new production site and the first durum wheat mill in Eastern Europe.

JBS USA, the American subsidiary of Brazilian meat giant JBS SA, has acquired Empire Packing for US $238 million.

Following the takeover of Forno d’Asolo in 2018, Bc Partners has acquired another leading Italian confectionery group, Bindi.

Ferrero International, the parent company of the Ferrero confectionery group, approved the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2019 with a turnover of €11.4 billion (+6.2% compared to the previous year).