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Cape Cod Potato Chips is laying off 21 workers to modernize its Hyannic production site. Pic: Cape Cod Potato Chips

Cape Cod Potato Chips lays off workers in site upgrade

More than a quarter of the workers at the Cape Cod Potato Chips facility in Hyannis, Massachusetts, have been laid off following a decision to upgrade old equipment at the site.

Hershey buys cheese puffs maker Pirate Brands from B&G

Hershey will acquire cheese puffs maker Pirate Brands from B&G Foods for $420m to strengthen its position as a better-for-you snacking leader.

'We take a science-based approach to GM regulation': UK to consider relaxing gene editing ban post Brexit

The UK has confirmed it will ‘consider’ relaxing the European Union’s controversial decision to include gene editing techniques within its regulatory framework that restricts the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food chain after Brexit.

Nestlé targets palm oil deforestation with ‘game-changing’ satellite monitoring tech

Nestlé reveals plans to introduce satellite monitoring to prevent deforestation in its global palm oil supply chain.

Ageing population continues to drive packaging developments in Japan

Japan will highlight the need to put the environment at the heart of packaging design at this year’s Tokyo Pack 2018 at Tokyo Big Sight International Exhibition Center (October 2-5).

Brexit and its impact on businesses to take centre stage at ECMA Congress

Brexit, the Circular Economy, plastic waste and digital technology are some of the highlights at this year’s ECMA (European Carton Makers Association) Congress.

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Artist's impression of Rich's new Hampshire, UK, production site. Pic: Rich Products Corporation

Rich’s to open state-of-the-art manufacturing site in ambitious growth plan for UK

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C.A. Fortune partners with Walmart to stock more fresh snacks and baked good at store front

With virtual bakery tours, iba visitors will have the opportunity to visit bakeries all around the world using VR glasses. Pic : Tartine Bakery, San Franciso

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A pioneering Malawian macadamia producer will benefit from the funding secured by AgDevCo from the British Government. Pic: ©GettyImages/Rich Townsend

Malawian macadamia producer and other African agribusinesses to benefit from £55m funding

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