Advising Grupo Bimbo on its acquisition of Mr Bagels Limited

October 9, 2019 Gateley

On 6 August 2019, Grupo Bimbo UK Limited, the global bakery company that owns the New York Bakery Co. brand acquired the assets and business of Mr Bagels Limited. Mr Bagels is a private label European Bagel manufacturing business based in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England with around 60 employees.

New Industry-Led Alliance to Clean Up Tuna Supply Chains

October 9, 2019 Perishable News

A coalition of companies from across global tuna supply chains aims to stop illegally caught tuna getting to market and seeks to boost environmental sustainability and respect for human rights in tuna fisheries around the world.

Thank Cod! – Norwegian Cod is Sustainable

October 9, 2019 Norwegian Seafood Council

After the MSC suspended certification of North Sea Cod, the Norwegian Seafood Council urges consumers to be vigilant about origin. Norwegian cod comes from one of the world’s most sustainable fish stocks.

Portland Restaurant’s Lawsuit Accuses Atlantic Salmon Producers of Price-Fixing

A Portland restaurant is suing a consortium of Atlantic salmon producers, alleging that the companies, most of them based overseas, engaged in price-fixing.

Irish Brand Becomes First European Meat Processor to Access US Burger Market

October 9, 2019 Kepak Group

Kepak Group has become the first ever European meat processor to be awarded United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval for the supply, marketing and distribution of Irish beef in a value-added format of beef burgers into the US market.