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Peruvian company Alicorp has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Flora Food's companies across several Latin American countries, including Ecuador.

Major food companies in Argentina reported significant financial losses in 2025 despite a slight uptick in mass consumption.

Sumar has called on PSOE to urgently implement a social shield to mitigate the economic impacts from the Middle East conflict, proposing a tax on energy firms and price limits on food.

The conflict in the Middle East is causing significant disruptions to Australian fresh food exports, particularly affecting companies like The Yoghurt Shop.

The TMDK Group of Companies distributed 17,000 bags of food to vulnerable households in Zamfara State, Nigeria, as part of their Ramadan charitable initiative.

South Korean prosecutors have requested to indict four domestic food companies for allegedly colluding on starch syrup prices.

Food-producing companies in Argentina have supported a government initiative to report municipal tax rates while calling for comprehensive tax reform to alleviate high fiscal pressure.

The Latvian Competition Authority has uncovered signs of a cartel agreement between the two largest food retail companies in Latvia, including Maxima.

Latvia's Competition Council has detected signs of prohibited agreements between the two largest food retail companies, impacting consumer interests.

Fifteen companies in Jeju have been identified for mislabeling seafood and agricultural products, including selling cheaper varieties as premium products, during a special police crackdown.

The digitization of agriculture driven by major tech companies risks exacerbating inequalities with the Global South, as suggested by a study from IPES Food.

New regulations for meal and food vouchers in Brazil have been implemented, broadening coverage to more workers and increasing transparency and competition among service providers.

The TRF-3 court suspended favorable injunctions for major meal and food voucher companies against a government decree.

Prosecutors in South Korea have launched a forced investigation into four domestic food companies, including CJ CheilJedang and Daesang, over allegations of price collusion in the starch sugar market.

Several companies in Incheon were found to be selling meat products despite revocations of their safety certifications and violations regarding expired products.

In Japan, companies traditionally associated with toilets and food, Toto and Ajinomoto, are unexpectedly benefiting from the rise of artificial intelligence.

The Italian food tech sector is increasingly focusing on the quality of intangible assets and their impact on the industrial value of companies, exemplified by Cesare De Stefano's Nuvola Zero and its patent-driven approach.

Flash, a meal voucher and food allowance operator, is launching a platform to help companies manage corporate benefits efficiently.

Agricultural producers and food processing companies in Latvia can access €2.452 million in support for participating in food quality schemes as announced by the Rural Support Service.

Czech companies are engaged in a conflict with the European Union regarding regulations on food labeling, particularly concerning the term used for sausages.

A call has been made by vegetarian organizations and food companies to the European Commission to reverse a ban on using terms like 'sausages' and 'burgers' for non-meat products, a decision approved by the European Parliament last year.

Food companies in Europe are lobbying against a proposed ban on using terms like ‘sausage’ and ‘burger’ for non-meat products, arguing it could create confusion for consumers.

The article discusses various topics covered in a local news program, including political opposition, economic concerns, changes in food benefit regulations, police decision reversals, and the responsibilities of big tech companies.

A major fire destroyed a logistics warehouse housing the BH Supermarkets' depot and four other companies in Viana, Brazil.

A total of €1.05 million in fines has been imposed on five companies by Greece's Hellenic Competition Commission for violating profit margin regulations.

Several UK train companies have implemented bans on food and drinks onboard, prompting passengers to check specific regulations before traveling.

The FDA has announced a relaxation of rules, allowing companies to label products as 'no artificial colors' if the coloring is natural or plant-based, enabling greater flexibility for manufacturers.

Fortenova Group has not commented on media speculations regarding the sale of its agricultural-food companies, including PIK Vrbovec and Jamnica.

In response to collusion allegations regarding sugar and flour pricing, major companies are reducing their product prices, with a notable average decrease of 5% to 6% on certain items by CJ CheilJedang and others.

As icy conditions persist, Berlin's couriers continue to deliver food despite rising accidents, drawing criticism from the Lieferando Workers Collective about insufficient safety measures from the companies.

Thirteen Croatian companies and organizations are showcasing their products at the 100th anniversary of the International Green Week agriculture, horticulture, and food industry fair in Berlin.

The Spanish agricultural sector views the Mercosur agreement as a significant threat that offers minimal opportunities while posing numerous challenges for farmers and agro-food companies, leading to widespread dissatisfaction towards Brussels.

The article discusses the rising competition for jobs in Slovakia as food prices continue to soar despite government attempts to lower VAT on certain items.

A group of charcuterie companies and their owner were fined 1.7 million euros for selling wrongly labeled hams as 'pata negra' and 'belotta'.

Researchers and companies are exploring innovative ways to produce milk to address environmental and climate concerns associated with traditional dairy farming.