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CapVest-owned Eight Fifty acquires pork processor

CapVest-owned Eight Fifty acquires pork processor

By Gwen Ridler

CapVest Partners-owned Eight Fifty Food Group, which comprises Karro Food Group and Young’s Seafood, has now announced the acquisition of meat processor M&M Walshe Holdings for an undisclosed sum.

Beef fraud: Counterfeit products the biggest threat to supply chain

Beef fraud: Counterfeit products the biggest threat to supply chain

By Flora Southey

In a 20-year analysis of reported food fraud in the beef supply chain, researchers have found counterfeiting to be the most common type of fraud. “By better understanding the fraud which is taking place, we can target fraud prevention, detection, and...

Coronavirus: Betting on aeroponics to increase food security

Coronavirus: Betting on aeroponics to increase food security

By Oliver Morrison

As the COVID-19 pandemic upends farming and food supply chains and raises concern of widespread shortages and price increases, aeroponics players are hoping their new food production innovations can help strengthen food security.