Success in securing higher prices with its retail customers has driven LDC’s first-quarter sales, the French poultry firm has said.

The European Commission has announced a ban on the import of certain types of seeds from Egypt after fenugreek seeds from the country were linked to the E. coli outbreaks in Germany and France.

The Scottish Salmon Co. has indicated it plans to expand its presence in value-added processed seafood with the announcement of a joint venture with major shareholder Northern Link.

United Biscuits has promoted Helen Warren-Piper to the newly-created role of business transformation director.

MEPs today (6 July) voted in favour of new laws on how food is labelled throughout the EU, a move they claimed will benefit both consumers and the food industry.

Emmi has entered an agreement to acquire Swiss cheese manufacturer Rutz Kase.

Carrefour Marinopoulos has appointed a new financial director as part of efforts to better cope with the difficult Greek economy and improve its financial results.

Indian conglomerate Godrej has refused to be drawn on reports that its local venture with US confectioner Hershey has come to an end.

Danone, the French dairy processor, has relaunched its Shape yoghurt portfolio in the UK.

Japanese retailer Lawson Inc posted a first-quarter loss as it was hit by Japan’s earthquake and an accounting cost.