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Antibiotic usage pledge put forward

Antibiotic usage pledge put forward

By Aidan Fortune

A pledge outlining 25 actions to help reduce the need for antibiotics in animals has been proposed by a body representing Europe’s leading manufacturers of animal medicines.

Kellogg under pressure to re-fortify Mexican cereals

Kellogg under pressure to re-fortify Mexican cereals

By Niamh Michail

Kellogg’s decision to remove added vitamins and minerals from some of its most popular cereal brands in Mexico will cost the country US$250 million in health and social impacts, says a coalition of non-profit organizations.

HKScan to enter plant-based protein sector

HKScan to enter plant-based protein sector

By Aidan Fortune

Finnish processor HKScan has entered into an agreement with distributor Hes-Pro Oy to develop, produce and launch plant-based protein products.

DSM to acquire CSK

DSM to acquire CSK

By Jim Cornall

Dutch-based Royal DSM has reached agreement with the shareholders of specialty dairy solutions provider Koninklijke CSK Food Enrichment C.V. to acquire 100% interest in the company for about €150m ($166m).