Americans are encouraged to increase their intake of plant-based proteins such as beans, peas, and lentils, according to new recommendations.

Albertsons formally calls off its $25bn merger with Kroger and sues its fellow US retailer over the failed deal.

China has reopened access to “major UK pork producers” following Covid-linked restrictions on some exports of the protein.

“Nutri-Score faces significant challenges that make it unsuitable as a mandatory labelling scheme across Europe. For example, in some instances it fails to fully consider traditional dietary patterns ...

Qatar’s Baladna and Malaysia’s FGV Holdings have pulled the plug on their plans for a dairy-farming business in the South East Asian country.

Mondelez has outlined plans for a $9bn buyback programme amid speculation linking the Cadbury owner to fresh interest in Hershey.

US retail company Kroger is “reviewing its options” after US courts blocked its nearly $25bn merger with Albertsons.

MHP, a Ukrainian poultry processor and agri-food player, has submitted a binding offer to acquire Spanish company UVESA Group.

Food prices in South East Asia are projected to rise by as much as 59% due to climate change and energy transition costs, a report says.

Mondelez has reportedly moved again for Hershey, eight years after its rival confectioner rebuffed a $23bn takeover bid.

Fruit-and-veg start-up Lockyer Valley Foods has embarked on a new funding round as it readies the construction of a processing facility.

Surya Foods is eyeing a bigger presence in snacks with the acquisition of a "major" stake in fellow UK business Karma Bites.