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Skip to site menu Skip to page content Trump tariffs: World trade “fragmenting into blocks” Catalysed by the sweeping tariffs agenda being implemented by President Donald Trump's administration in the US, the era of “easy…...

1 month ago | just-food.com | Andy Coyne

Ricardo Faria, a Brazilian entrepreneur dubbed the ‘Egg King’, has reportedly bought US egg producer Hillandale Farms in a $1.1bn deal. Reports from The Financial Times and Reuters, as well as Brazilian media outlets, said Faria is buying the US business through his Global Eggs company. The move takes him into the US market for the first time and builds on his purchase of Spain’s Grupo Hevo in November.

1 month ago | just-food.com | Andy Coyne

Swedish confectionery maker Cloetta has announced new strategic priorities to drive growth and updated its financial targets ahead of an investor day event. The updated strategy and financial targets will be presented in detail at the event today (27 March) in Stockholm. Cloetta’s long-term organic sales growth target has been increased to 3-4% per year, up from a previously announced goal of growth of 1-2%.

1 month ago | just-food.com | Andy Coyne

The indulgence of heat may sound like a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel but it is rather the idea that spice lovers are concerned about the heat/flavour profile of a product above all else. While better-for-you versions of products have become de rigueur across multiple categories, from baked goods and snacks to canned lines, dairy items and confectionery, healthier options have yet to make a major impact on products in which heat/spice is what is most desired by consumers.

1 month ago | just-food.com | Andy Coyne

Ireland-based food supplier Greencore has reportedly made an improved offer in its attempt to take over UK peer Bakkavor. News agency Bloomberg, quoting “people with knowledge of the matter” was unable to provide details of the improved bid but its sources said Bakkavor has been considering the new proposal. Neither Greencore or Bakkavor, both suppliers to major UK supermarket groups, would comment on the story when their representatives were contacted by Just Food today (26 March).