Jim Walker CBE, Director and third generation of Walker’s Shortbread, is to be appointed a Knight Bachelor in recognition of “exceptional services to the food industry,” the company announced.
Germany-based Katjes Greenfood acquired the British free-from baked goods company Genius Foods Limited from Edinburgh.
Tate & Lyle announced the opening of a new Customer Innovation and Collaboration Center in Santiago, Chile.
ARYZTA reported strong organic growth of 22.6% in the third quarter of FY2021, with a 20.1% revenue increase, to EUR 433.9 m. The strong organic performance was driven by a volume growth of 15.6%.
Sourdough and viennoiserie bakery Pollen, based in Manchester, announced the opening of a new bakery café in the Kampus neighborhood, on June 9.
DSM and Firmenich announced they agreed to merge. The partnership, to be called DSM-Firmenich, will work on innovation in nutrition, well-being and beauty.
Starbucks is closing its 130 licensed cafés in Russia after 15 years, the coffee giant announced. Its licensee Alshaya Group operates these shops, Reuters reported.
AAK Group’s operating profit increased by 21%, reaching SEK 664 million EUR 63.4 million). Its food ingredients business recorded an operating profit increase of 18%.
