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Birkenstock expands production capacity in Germany and Portugal
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Birkenstock expands production capacity in Germany and Portugal

Birkenstock's plans to enlarge and refit German and Portuguese plants are on track to meet 2027 target, ensuring steady supply.

29 Aug 2026
Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities Knowledge

Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities

Best Buy reports 29 of its supply chain facilities are certified zero waste, marking a significant milestone in sustainability.

28 Aug 2026
US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs for 90 days Knowledge

US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs for 90 days

The US government will allow duty-free entry of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef for the next 90 days to reduce domestic prices.

28 Aug 2026
Cawston Press acquires premium kombucha brand LA Brewery Knowledge

Cawston Press acquires premium kombucha brand LA Brewery

Food Manufacture reports that on 18 August 2026 Cawston Press completed the purchase of LA Brewery, a noted kombucha producer, prompting operators.

28 Aug 2026
Caffe Nero names Morten Schott Knudsen as Group CFO
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Caffe Nero names Morten Schott Knudsen as Group CFO

The UK coffee chain announced on 19 August 2026 that Morten Schott Knudsen will take over as group chief financial officer, a move that may shape its.

28 Aug 2026
Diageo trims nearly 2,000 jobs as $1 bn efficiency drive gathers pace
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Diageo trims nearly 2,000 jobs as $1 bn efficiency drive gathers pace

The drinks giant’s workforce shrank by almost 2,000 last year while chief executive Sir Dave Lewis presses on with a billion‑dollar cost‑saving plan –.

28 Aug 2026
Vibration‑Testing Gear Gains Traction for Complex Automotive R&D
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Vibration‑Testing Gear Gains Traction for Complex Automotive R&D

New shaker and controller platforms promise higher fidelity road‑load simulation, meeting ISO 16750‑3 and IEC multi‑axis standards for automotive durability testing.

28 Aug 2026
Unilever to shed food brands but retain stake in Lipton Ice Tea JV
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Unilever to shed food brands but retain stake in Lipton Ice Tea JV

Unconfirmed reporting from Food Navigator reveals Unilever will divest its food portfolio to McCormick while keeping co‑ownership of the Lipton Ice Tea.

26 Aug 2026
PepsiCo invests in healthier versions of legacy brands
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PepsiCo invests in healthier versions of legacy brands

PepsiCo’s 2025 ESG report details plans to modernize its portfolio with lower sugar, high protein, and fiber offerings, addressing fragmented consumer.

26 Aug 2026
Confectionery fraud surges as cocoa markets fluctuate
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Confectionery fraud surges as cocoa markets fluctuate

This article explores the surge in confectionery fraud due to volatile cocoa markets and supply chain disruptions, detailing the risks for manufacturers.

26 Aug 2026
The Hidden Cost of Compliance Is Duplication
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The Hidden Cost of Compliance Is Duplication

This article explores how new regulations create unnecessary duplication in supply chain compliance, consuming resources without improving outcomes.

26 Aug 2026
Coalition Forming to Combat Resurgent Piracy
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Coalition Forming to Combat Resurgent Piracy

Member states of the Djibouti Code of Conduct are setting up a task force to address piracy in the Western Indian Ocean, aiming to strengthen regional.

26 Aug 2026
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