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Cargill has expanded its edible oil plant in Port Klang, Malaysia, adding a new speciality fats production line as part of a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at strengthening its global food solutions offering.

FoodBev's Rafaela Sousa rounds up the latest product developments across confectionery and sweet treats.

The UK’s competition watchdog has provisionally cleared key aspects of the proposed merger between Associated British Foods (ABF) and Hovis, while raising specific competition concerns in Northern Ireland.

Le Duff Group has announced the acquisition of Spain's Panamar Bakery Group, marking the largest single transaction in the French conglomerate's history.

Fox’s Burton’s Companies is expanding its Fox’s Crunch Creams portfolio with the launch of a new Chocolate and Vanilla flavour.

Ginsters has partnered with Frank’s RedHot to introduce a new limited-edition Buffalo Chicken Pocket.

Valeo Foods Group has agreed to acquire 100% of Prestige-96, marking its latest move to strengthen its position in Europe’s competitive sweet treats and snacking sector.

Ep!c Snax is launching its Baking Bottles range in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK as a new alternative to home baking this Easter season.

Maryland has partnered with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch limited-edition Butterbeer-flavoured cookies

Meiji America has announced a $65 million investment to expand its manufacturing capabilities by adding production of Hello Panda cookies to its facility in York, Pennsylvania, US.

Puratos has entered into an agreement to acquire Dawn Foods, bringing together the two companies’ complementary bakery and patisserie capabilities.

Flowers Foods has appointed Michelle Lorge as president of Simple Mills, as founder Katlin Smith steps down from her CEO role.