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Dawn Foods has strengthened its position in Portugal with the acquisition of bakery products distributor Icopa for an undisclosed sum.

Dessert manufacturer Vittles Foods has teamed up with Mondelēz to introduce a range of Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Brownies.

Mondelēz International has agreed to acquire Chipita, a manufacturer of croissants and baked snacks in central and eastern Europe, for $2bn.

Pladis has unveiled that its latest product launch fuses McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes with doughnuts to create new Jaffa Jonuts.

Pladis has announced the expansion of its McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes portfolio in the UK with the launch of a new blackcurrant flavour.

US pancake brand Birch Benders has unveiled new keto-friendly and organic baking products, including cake mixes and frostings.

CSM Bakery Solutions is expanding its range of Cadbury retail bakery products with the introduction of new Mini Bite Grab Bags.

La Tortilla Factory has announced that Flagship Food Group has invested in its business and will become a majority stakeholder.

Krispy Kreme has launched a line of limited-edition mini doughnuts in the US this week, inspired by four fan-favourite desserts

Dutch food and biochemicals company, Corbion, has closed the sale of its frozen dough business to Frodo Baking Company, with immediate effect.

Mondelēz International has reached an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Give & Go, a North American sweet baked goods company, in a move to broaden its position in snacking.

Nestlé USA will simplify the route to market for its pizza and ice cream products by exiting its frozen direct store delivery network.