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Archives for December 18, 2017
Germany could introduce national glyphosate ban
German regulators have concluded the country could legally introduce a national ban of the controversial weed killer glyphosate, despite the European Union’s decision to authorise its use for a further five years.
UK should keep EU standards and not accept US chlorine-washed meat
Policy experts have sounded a warning if the UK agrees a post-Brexit trade deal with the US, claiming chemical disinfectants used on American poultry pose a risk to consumers and workers.
‘Snacking powerhouse’: Hershey to acquire Skinny Pop maker Amplify Snack Brands
Hershey has sealed a deal to acquire Skinny Pop popcorn and Tyrrells chips maker Amplify Snacks brand for around $1.6bn.
Denmark to halve the number of laws on food and the environment
Danish companies, farmers and consumers will benefit from simpler and clearer laws on food and the environment without having less protection, says the Ministry for Food and the Environment on its reform.
GAP Resource eyes takeover of Russian poultry farm
GAP Resource has filed an application to the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia to acquire the sixth largest poultry farm in the country from the agricultural holding Prioskolie.
Wales targets German lamb market
Welsh levy body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is hoping to build on recent success for PGI Welsh Lamb in the German market.
Firmenich strengthens African foothold with Flavourome acquisition
Firmenich is to acquire South African flavour supplier Flavourome, a strategic move to bring the 800 million consumers in Sub-Saharan Africa closer.
Unilever to sell its Spreads business to KKR for £6.031bn
Unilever has agreed the long-awaited sale of its global Spreads business to private equity firm KKR for £6.031bn (€6.825bn).