Archives for April 5, 2017

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Mexico preparing export push if NAFTA fails

By Oscar Rousseau

The Mexican government has begun preparing for a “negative outcome” should the North American Free Trade Association (NAFTA) crumble, according to Rabobank.

Russia defends Brazil over rotten meat scandal

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

Russia has enhanced laboratory controls over meat imported from Brazil but will take no further action following the rotten meat scandal, according to Julia Melano, press secretary of Russia’s veterinary body Rosselkhoznadzor. 

Unilever to sell off spreads business

By Louis Gore-Langton

The Anglo-Dutch food giant has announced its intention to sell off its spreads business as part of a range of new moves following a failed acquisition attempt by KraftHeinz.

Pladis plans health focus for British biscuit market

By Gill Hyslop

At the launch of its second annual biscuit review, the manufacturer of McVitie’s (the UK’s largest selling biscuit brand) said it will make Britons’ much-loved snack even healthier.