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The proportion of food manufacturing companies hiring for digitalisation-related positions rose in June, data shows.

US poultry groups Cargill, Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms have agreed to pay nearly US$85m in compensation to plant workers.

The acquisition of US poultry processor Sanderson Farms by local agri-food giant Cargill and investor Continental Grain has completed.

Swiss dairy firm Emmi has sold its 25% stake in Italian cheese maker Ambrosi to French peer Lactalis for an undisclosed sum.

France-based restaurant group Le Duff has acquired pastry maker Lecoq Cuisine through its Bridor bakery subsidiary.

Cargill and Continental Grain Co. are reputedly in talks with US justice authorities to get Sanderson Farms deal over the line.

Humble Group, the acquisitive Swedish business, has added Australia’s Body Science International to its growing sports nutrition portfolio.

French dairy major Bel Group is to sell the controlling stake in Morocco’s Safilait it has held since 2015.

Various factors are inflating the cost of food now but might the climate crisis mean shoppers have to get used to a new era of higher prices?

Assisi Pet Care has made another acquisition, with the UK business striking a deal for dog and cat treats maker Pet Munchies.