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European Commission approves FrieslandCampina and Milcobel merger

The European Commission has given the green light to the proposed merger between FrieslandCampina and Milcobel, concluding that the deal will not significantly impede competition across key dairy markets in Europe.

Dairy

Froneri to acquire Food Union’s European ice cream business

Froneri has announced plans to acquire the European ice cream operations of Food Union, expanding its footprint across Northern and Eastern Europe.

Dairy

EU proposes ‘simplifications’ to EUDR, December 2025 deadline to go ahead for ‘large and medium’ companies

The European Commission has proposed ‘targeted simplifications’ that aim to ensure the smooth implementation of the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Ingredients

Freshways announces £25m investment in new UK dairy processing hub

Freshways, one of the UK’s largest independent dairy suppliers, has unveiled plans for a £25 million investment in a state-of-the-art dairy processing facility in West Bromwich.

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Oterra unveils new clean label purple colour solution, FruitMax Purple 105

Ingredients

DolCas Biotech introduces marine collagen Morikol for functional beverages

Ingredients

Synergy releases flavour-paired concepts for greens ready-to-mix powders

European Commission approves FrieslandCampina and Milcobel merger

Unilever confirms ice cream unit demerger on track for completion by end of 2025

Oterra unveils new clean label purple colour solution, FruitMax Purple 105

Froneri to acquire Food Union’s European ice cream business

Pompeian launches Squeeze – a ‘no-mess’ olive oil bottle with new flavour varieties

Nestlé invests in AI and automation capabilities with major digital upgrade

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Coca-Cola to be hit with $1bn charge for sale of African bottler

Coca-Cola will be hit with a $1 billion impairment charge as part of a restructuring of its African bottling operations.

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Issue 91

Moulding technologies are at the heart of food and beverage packaging, shaping everything from bottles and trays to reusable containers.

From bakery-inspired beverages to functional convenience: This week’s top products

FoodBev's Leah Smith takes a closer look at some of the latest launches driving consumer interest this season.

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From bakery-inspired beverages to functional convenience: This week’s top products

FoodBev's Leah Smith takes a closer look at some of the latest launches driving consumer interest this season.

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How AI Is reshaping the F&B industry – And what companies must do next

Yannick Verry, brand director at FI Europe explains how implementing AI into all areas of the business can help the food industry move into the future.

Exclusives

Start-up of the month: Radix

We speak to Mike Rudling, founder, CEO and CTO of Radix, about how he’s blending elite sports experience with advanced nutrition science and proprietary software to create functional foods designed for both performance and everyday health.

Exclusives

Weight-loss drugs: What happens to the food industry when appetite disappears?

Tom Ellis, CEO and co-owner at Brand Genetics, explains how the latest surge of weight-loss drugs is disrupting consumption and what’s next for producers.

Exclusives

The mouthfeel movement took over summer – But what’s next for texture innovation?

Marina Di Migueli at Tate & Lyle, reflects on the 'summer of mouthfeel' and how the texture movement continues to reshaping the way we eat, drink and indulge.

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Busting the biggest myths about gut health

Miguel Freitas, vice president of nutrition and scientific affairs at Danone North America, talks to FoodBev about what’s really important when it comes to gut health.

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Opinion: How the plastics treaty’s collapse puts food security at risk

Louis Sentenac and Kinal Mehta at DSM-Firmenich’s Animal Nutrition and Health division, talk to FoodBev about what steps government and businesses can take to protect food security from plastic pollution.

Exclusives

Opinion: The declining relevance of no and low

Olivia Gautier, senior principal at Verlinvest, explores how brands can maintain the low/no alcohol trend as data suggests demand is slowing.

Exclusives

Fry-day feeling: Inside the crispy business of air fryers

From cult gadget to kitchen staple, the air fryer is heating up home cooking as brands battle for the crispiest crunch and cleanest cook. FoodBev explores.

Exclusives

Fuelling gut health innovation: FoodBev goes inside Danone’s new OneBiome Lab

FoodBev’s Rafaela Sousa takes a closer look inside Danone’s flagship OneBiome Lab, unveiled this week in Paris-Saclay.

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Interview: Yili on driving dairy innovation and sustainability on a global scale

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Monitoring the food production environment using real-time total viable counts

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Xylem highlights the role of DAF in food and beverage wastewater treatment

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World Coffee Innovation Awards: 2025 winners announced

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World Beverage Innovation Awards 2025: Winners announced

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Pompeian launches Squeeze – a ‘no-mess’ olive oil bottle with new flavour varieties

US-based olive oil brand Pompeian has introduced Pompeian Squeeze, a new packaging innovation designed to deliver cleaner, more precise olive oil dispensing.

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Frigo Cheese Heads adds new flavours to Snack Sticks portfolio

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EU proposes ‘simplifications’ to EUDR, December 2025 deadline to go ahead for ‘large and medium’ companies

Ingredients

The European Commission has proposed ‘targeted simplifications’ that aim to ensure the smooth implementation of the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

PepsiCo partners with Soil Capital to advance regenerative agriculture in Europe

Agriculture

PepsiCo has initiated a long-term partnership with Soil Capital to promote regenerative agriculture practices among farmers in its European supply chain.

Coca-Cola Company sells controlling stake in African bottler to Coca-Cola HBC

Mergers & Acquisitions

The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have announced the sale of a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to Coca-Cola HBC.

Supreme acquires SlimFast UK and Europe from Glanbia in £20m deal

Mergers & Acquisitions

FMCG manufacturer and supplier Supreme has acquired the trade and selected UK and European assets of SlimFast from Glanbia in a £20 million deal, announced today.