News•Mar 11, 2026
How to Protect Food Supply Chains in Conflict Zones
Recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran have closed the Strait of Hormuz, driving up fertilizer and transport costs and threatening food logistics. Energy‑intensive supply chains face price spikes while key shipping lanes become bottlenecks, echoing disruptions from Ukraine and Red Sea attacks. Food firms are turning to resilience by diversifying origins, pre‑qualifying alternative suppliers, and running scenario‑planning exercises. Both local agile players and multinationals spreading risk across geographies are adopting strategic buffers to protect ingredient availability.
By Food Navigator (Europe)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Puratos Strikes Deal to Acquire Dawn Foods
Puratos, the Belgian bakery‑ingredients group, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dawn Foods, a U.S.‑based supplier of sweet‑baked‑goods solutions. The transaction is slated to close by the end of 2026, pending regulatory clearance, and will leave both companies operating...
By Food Navigator (Europe)
Deals•Mar 11, 2026
Puratos to Acquire Dawn Foods in Global Bakery Ingredients Deal
Belgian bakery ingredients group Puratos announced a definitive agreement to acquire US-based Dawn Foods, creating a combined global bakery ingredients supplier. The undisclosed transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, with both companies...
Food Navigator (Europe)