Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Hershey announces package of environmental commitments, The London Distillery Company signs distribution deals in Asia, and Fonterra announces death of ex-chairman John Wilson, aged 54

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Asahi acquires Fuller, Smith & Turner’s drinks brands for £250m, Olam aims to unlock $1.6bn from sale of four business segments, Food and drink firms join Loop waste-free shopping platform.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Tetra Pak appoints Adolfo Orive as its new chief executive officer, Nestlé invests $14m in new Bonjorno coffee facility in Egypt, and Givaudan opens digital factory in Paris to accelerate innovation.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Packaging company RPC Group to be bought out for £3.3bn, Coca-Cola Western Europe’s Tim Brett is new Unesda president, and Bunge names Gregory Heckman as acting chief executive officer.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: FoodDrinkEurope ‘regrets’ support for EU’s dual quality bill, Glanbia Ireland and Royal A-ware to build 140m-euro cheese plant, and Parabel signs distribution deal in Canada for its Lentein ingredient.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Pladis appoints A Salman Amin as its global chief executive officer, Cake firm BBF aims to expand its operations after securing £40m, Smithfield Foods appoints COO as part of restructuring efforts

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Cargill invests $200m in Pakistan to grow across range of sectors, Scientists call for more research on sustainability of edible insects, PepsiCo teams up with Michael Bublé for Bubly Super Bowl ad

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Tetra Pak to offer colour digital printing for its carton packages, ADM acquires remaining 50% stake in grain trader Gleadell, and TNA appoints Jonathan Rankin as its new chief executive officer

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé reveals global strategy to make all its packaging recyclable, Danone leads $25.6m funding round in Indian brand Epigamia, and Diageo’s United Spirits sells its Four Seasons Wines unit in India.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Food industry warns of ‘dramatic’ consequences of no-deal Brexit, CP Foods looks to reduce plastic use as part of packaging pledge, Laird Superfood to grow product offer after $32m funding round