The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has confirmed it is looking into possible breaches of anti-trust rules among meat-packing companies.

New Zealand’s A2 Milk Co. has joined the global infant-formula recall after detecting the presence of the cereulide toxin.

Italian cheese specialist DalterFood Group has elevated Antonio Gizzi to lead the business as general manager.

Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina is set to invest more than €90m ($105.2m) in whey protein production in the Netherlands.

Vion Food Group has agreed to sell another meat facility in Germany as part of the Dutch group's exit from the country.

Tyson Foods has added $100m to its operating profit outlook but expects losses from beef to be steeper than initially anticipated.

The Italian competition watchdog has fined snack makers Amica Chips, Pata, and Preziosi Food for “coordinating” strategies through a private label cartel.

T&G Global is in talks to sell its New Zealand, Fijian and Pacific operations as the group aims to “maximise growth" opportunities.

Lamb Weston investor Starboard urged the potato-products maker to restore market confidence and outline a path toward “sustainable” growth.

European organisations are calling for concerted measures to avoid a “food inflation crisis” stemming from the stalemate in the Middle East.

Privately-equity firm KKR has declined to comment on speculation over the potential disposal of its Flora spreads assets.

Activist investor Atlas Fox suggests Premium Brands shares are “undervalued”, a fix that could be addressed with an updated EBITDA target.