Agropur takes over Agrifoods' share in Ultima Foods
Canadian dairy cooperatives Agropur Cooperative and Agrifoods International Cooperative Ltd. have concluded an agreement whereby Agropur will become the sole owner of Ultima Foods Inc.
Archives for September 4, 2017
Glanbia Co-op members get €92m share windfall
Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited said it has transferred, via a “spin-out,” around €92m ($109m) worth of Glanbia plc shares to more than 14,700 members.
European Commission approves Lactalis acquisition of Omira
The European Commission has announced it has approved, under the European Merger Regulation, the indirect acquisition of the German-based dairy company Omira by French dairy group Lactalis.
Saputo to acquire Southeast Milk extended shelf-life dairy capabilities
Canadian dairy producer, Saputo, has entered an agreement to acquire the extended shelf-life dairy product capabilities of Southeast Milk Inc. of Florida in a deal worth US$47m (C$59m).
BillerudKorsnäs expands into alternative polystyrene packaging
BillerudKorsnäs has acquired a minority holding in Vericool in California.
Sargento defends 'natural cheese' claims
Courts should dismiss the ‘daisy-chained’ logic underpinning a new wave of ‘natural’ lawsuits looking beyond the ingredients list to factors such as animal feeding and rearing practices, says cheesemaker Sargento.