Greencore and Bakkavor have been given more time to continue talks over a possible £1.2bn ($1.57bn) takeover bid.

Dairy giant Arla is set to merge with German heavyweight DMK to create the largest dairy cooperative in Europe.

Ocado-backed, UK-based, vertical-farming business Jones Food Company was placed into administration on 7 April.

Capsa Food has acquired an additional 20% stake in local cheese maker Innolact, becoming the company’s majority shareholder.

Canada's Rustica Foods has secured investments from Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Export Development Canada (EDC).