J.M. Smucker’s proposed $285m purchase of Conagra Brands’ Wesson cooking oil brand has hit a roadblock with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accusing the deal will reduce competition in the country for canola and vegetable ...
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Considered by many to be one of the healthiest plant-based fats, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has gained considerable notoriety in recent years for its ability to lower heart disease risk and cholesterol levels, among other benefits. ...
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What sits on the grocery shelf is often not what it seems — especially regarding olive oil, honey, fish and wine. The National Center for Food Protection and Defense estimates that Americans pay $10 billion to $15 billion annually for ...
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Cargill is to quit the vegetable oil business in Romania in a bid to develop its agricultural operations in the country. The US agribusiness giant has agreed to sell assets that include the Untdelemn de la Bunica and Olpo to Expur, part ...
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