Following a strong 2022 and a strong Q1, Paris Baguette announces additional expansion within California. The new deal in Rancho Bernardo brings the number of shops in the state up to 89. The chain has 4,000 units worldwide including nearly 150 in the US.
The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) addressed the 48-hour walkout staged end-May by Allied Bakeries employees working at the Bootle factory, expressing support for the workers’ “fantastic” work in their move for better pay. The union recently warned that nearly a fifth of the 15,000 food workers it represents are relying on foodbanks.
In its inaugural Annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report for its operations in Europe & AMEAP, Dawn Foods showcases its commitment to the ‘Dawn Circle of Excellence’ – comprising people, products and customers. The report provides an overview of the company’s progress and goals in key CSR areas in the region.
Grupo Bimbo issued sustainability-linked bonds (Certificados Bursátiles) in its home market of Mexico, for a total amount of MXN 15,000 million (EUR 807,000), the largest corporate sustainability-linked bond (SLB) in the history of the Mexican market.
With mounting boycotting of Mondelez products in Norway, Coop Norge, the country’s second biggest retailer, seeks clarifications on the matter from the Ministry of Industry, before taking its own decision in this regard.
Bunge Limited announced its merger with Viterra Limited, creating an agribusiness company with a global network. The merger is expected to close in mid-2024, following regulatory approvals.
In partnership with Kotug International, Cargill announced they will deploy Kotug’s E-Pusher™ and E-Barges, the world’s first fully electric pusher boat and barges. The vessels will transport cocoa beans from the Port of Amsterdam to Cargill’s cocoa factory in Zaandam, the Netherlands.
Aryzta AG recorded organic growth across the Group, with France, Switzerland, Poland and Germany performing well in Europe. Foodservice and QSR have been the best-performing sales channels, with notable growth in the company’s European retail channel.
