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US consumer protection agency the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has said it is to launch an inquiry into the infant-formula crisis.

Research and innovation in machine learning in the food manufacturing sector has declined in the last year, GlobalData says.

The proportion of food manufacturers hiring for connectivity-related positions dropped in April, according to fresh analysis of job trends in the sector.

A plan announced by the UK government to change parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol has met with a guarded approach from industry bodies.

Valio, the Finland-based dairy company, has sold its assets in Russia to local food manufacturer Velkom Group.

Oatly, the oat milk and yogurt supplier, has brought in executives from Danone and Mars to boost its performance.

JBS, the world’s biggest beef business, has been accused of “greenwash” over its efforts on emissions and hitting net zero.

Upside Foods, one of a number of firms developing cell-cultivated meat, has raised US$400m in a funding round.

Danone and Lactalis have said the impact of Spain’s three-week truckers’ strike on their operations is lessening.

Russia plans to restrict exports of sunflower oil and has imposed a ban on the shipment of sunflower seeds to relieve pressure on domestic prices.