26 September – Beyond Meat loses supply-chain chief days after COO arrested for biting man’s face
Bernie Adcock steps down in tumultuous week for the plant-based foods producer.
8 April – Ferrero suspends Kinder operations at salmonella-hit plant in Belgium
Belgium’s food safety authority said it had withdrawn “authorisation” for the Ferrero plant to operate after “an in-depth investigation”.
3 October – UK pork-pie firm Vale of Mowbray collapses under market challenges
Administrators cite challenges around ingredients and energy costs, and labour shortages for the firm’s demise.
4 April – The Very Good Food Company founders depart loss-making plant-based business
Mitchell Scott “terminated” as CEO, while co-founding partner James Davison has resigned.
8 March – Danone CEO emphasises “responsibility” of operating in Russia
The French giant has said it will “suspend” investment in the country but continues to manufacture and distribute products locally.
(Nestlé’s and Unilever’s announcements on Ukraine were also well-read)
1 November – Mars snaps up Canada’s Champion Petfoods
Champion is best known for its natural pet-food brands Orijen and Acana.
9 February – Australia’s Murray River Organics calls in administrators
KPMG noted buyers will be sought for Murray River Organics’ assets “in the coming weeks”.
22 February – Vegan snacks start-up Livia’s sold to S-Ventures on heels of pre-tax loss
Livia’s Health Foods vegan snacks listed in Tesco and Sainsbury’s.
11 May – Mondelez to offload Halls brand, gum assets
Gum brands to be sold include its Dentyne and Trident products.
15 September – Saputo chief alludes to further dairy plant closures under optimisation drive
Speaking at a Scotiabank event, CEO Lino Saputo, Jr., spoke about efforts to manufacture “more efficiently and more effectively”.
