8 November 2011
Tokyo to check radioactive levels in processed foods
The Tokyo Government is set to conduct random sample tests on 500 fresh and processed food items to check radioactivity levels, according to officials.
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8 November 2011
Olympus opens dairy facility in Romania
Greek dairy company Olympus has opened its first greenfield dairy facility in Halchiu, Romania, with an investment of €55m ($75.69m), which was fully funded by the company.
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7 November 2011
Brasil Foods to divest assets to Marfrig Alimentos
Brazilian food company Brasil Foods is set to divest 'a good part' of its assets to beef producer Marfrig Alimentos to comply with conditions by Brazilian antitrust regulator Cade for...
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7 November 2011
Clayton Dubilier in talks to acquire Greencore
US private equity investment firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice is in detailed discussions to purchase Irish food company Greencore.
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7 November 2011
Nestlé India reports rise in Q3 profit
Nestlé India has reported a third quarter profit increase of 19.5% to Rs2.61bn ($52.18m), compared to Rs2.18bn ($43.68m) year-on-year.
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7 November 2011
US reports September milk production slump
The US Department of Agriculture has published the latest Dairy Products report, showing slumps throughout nearly all sectors of US milk production.
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6 November 2011
Agro Farma to build Chobani yoghurt plant in Idaho
US-based dairy company Agro Farma plans to open a $100m manufacturing plant for its yoghurt brand Chobani in Twin Falls, Idaho, US.
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6 November 2011
China to relax restrictions on Japanese food imports
China is set to ease import restrictions on food from Japan, which were imposed after the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in March this year.
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6 November 2011
PepsiCo to sell Chinese beverage unit to Tingyi
American food and beverage giant PepsiCo is in talks to sell its beverage unit in China to local instant noodle and drinks manufacturer Tingyi Holdings.
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6 November 2011
Australian beef exports increase in October
Australian beef exports for the month of October increased 14% year-on-year, according to data released by the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries.