Danone’s CEO has dismissed the idea of the French giant buying the Mead Johnson infant-formula business in the US owned by Reckitt Benckiser. The post Danone CEO rules out interest in buying infant-formula peer Mead Johnson appeared first on Just Food.
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Lactalis joins protein fray and bulks up via M&A
Lactalis has announced a deal in a product area where a lot of deals are happening – and where industry watchers think the transactions will continue. The post Lactalis joins protein fray and bulks up via M&A appeared first on Just Food.
Publisher’s Platform: What the FDA did not want you to read about the November 2024 romaine E. coli outbreak
A little over a year ago, in January 2025, I wrote in this space asking a simple question about the November 2024 E. coliO157:H7 romaine outbreak: why would the FDA not tell the public who grew, processed, and sold the lettuce that sickened 89 people across 15 states, …
FDA investigating two new outbreaks
Federal officials are investigating two new foodborne illness outbreaks, one involves Listeria infections and the other Cyslospora infections. The Food and Drug Administration has not yet identified a source of the pathogen in either of the outbreaks. The Listeria outbreak has sickened eight people, but …
AI being used to file fake food complaints, says Food Alert
People are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images and complaints as part of attempts to claim refunds and compensation, according to food safety experts Food Alert. The company reported seeing cases across the UK involving manipulated images designed to show mold, undercooked meat and …
Low meat thermometer use prompts barbecue warning
An Irish survey has revealed low use of a meat thermometer when cooking burgers, sausages or chicken breasts. Findings prompted Safefood to remind people to use a thermometer to make sure grilled meats are cooked to at least 75 degrees C (167 degrees F).
Dozens sick in Idaho outbreak tied to raw milk
State officials in Idaho are investigating an outbreak of campylobacter infections linked to raw, unpasteurized milk. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports that 60 patients have been identified with at least 45 of them specifically testing positive for campylobacteriosis. All 60 of the …
Total Nutrition expands recall of moringa capsules because of Salmonella outbreak
Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY, is expanding its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections. The recalled …
Private-equity firm 3i buys majority stake in Laboratoire Nutergia
Sports-nutrition and supplements business Laboratoire Nutergia has sold a majority stake to private-equity firm 3i Group. The post Private-equity firm 3i buys majority stake in Laboratoire Nutergia appeared first on Just Food.
Nutella to fore as Ferrero sets out France capex plans
Ferrero is investing in production facilities in France to support the confectionery giant’s Nutella brand. The post Nutella to fore as Ferrero sets out France capex plans appeared first on Just Food.
