Cal-Maine Foods is expanding beyond its core eggs business with the acquisition of the Van’s breakfast brands from Sara Lee Frozen Bakery.

Hain is reinvigorating its portfolio around protein as the US food and drinks business continues to weigh options for further disposals.

Vall Companys has entered a “strategic alliance” with pork producer Pacuca in Argentina, expanding the group’s presence in Latin America.

India-based Wingreens has acquired local food business Safe Harvest, which specialises in “pesticide-free” products.

Amadori has acquired Granarolo’s plant-based foods business, Unconventional, as it expands further into alternative proteins.

Hain Celestial has reported another quarter of falling sales and net losses as CEO Alison Lewis pursues her “turnaround strategy”.

Post Holdings incoming CEO has outlined the pitfalls of pricing as the US group weighs options from the pressures from the Middle East.

Danone is to shut a dairy-alternatives factory in the US making products under the Silk and So Delicious Dairy Free brands.

Maple Leaf Foods has underlined its “confidence in the plant-based category” with its move to relaunch Yves Veggie Cuisine.

Fazer has scooped up Swedish confectioner Konfektyrfabriken Aroma, an asset the Finnish group sees boosting its pick-and-mix business.