Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Univar seals $2bn deal to acquire plastics distribution firm Nexeo, DSM breaks ground on premix production plant in Poland, and Sugar content in UK yogurts “well above” recommended levels

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Tesco launches Jack’s discount chain to rival Aldi and Lidl, Coca-Cola acquires Australian kombucha drinks maker Mojo, and UK gin sales double over the last five years, reaching $2.2bn

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Coca-Cola eyes cannabis-infused drinks market in Canada – report, General Mills net income falls as North American sales drop, Canada’s ban on industrial trans fats comes into effect today

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Tyson Foods names Noel White as its new CEO and president, European soft drinks industry sets sustainable packaging goals, and Danone and others form Plant-Based Foods of Canada group.

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Lactalis acquires Aspen’s infant formula business for 740m euros, Nestlé to use Starling satellite service to monitor deforestation and Coca-Cola agrees sponsorship deal with the Premier League

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Walmart strikes $225m deal for grocery delivery app Cornershop, Diageo’s Distill Ventures acquires stake in whiskey brand Westward. and Hershey acquires Pirate Brands from B&G Foods in $420m deal.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Coca-Cola European Partners in €1.5bn share buyback programme, Iceland swaps plastic bags for paper bands in packs of bananas, and UK’s food department not ready for no-deal Brexit, auditors say.

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Mondelēz ‘stockpiling products’ in case of no-deal Brexit – report, Kirin considering the sale of its Lion Dairy and Drinks unit, and Thatchers to invest £14m to expand cider production capacity

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Campbell’s one step closer to appointing Mignini CEO – reports, TH Milk breaks ground on $630m milk processing plant in Russia, and PepsiCo joins Nestlé and Danone’s bottle research alliance.

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Nespresso pledges to increase Zimbabwe’s coffee production, Stir-Pacifica to grow its dips offer with deal for Sabra’s salsa unit, and FreshDirect appoints new CEO following founder’s resignation