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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.

Meiji is expanding its presence in the fast-growing functional confectionery space with the launch of a new product, Frubi.

Perfect Snacks has launched a new refrigerated protein bar range, Protein + Prebiotics, as it targets growing demand for high-protein snacks with added functional benefits.

Italian start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative, Choruba.

Marina Di Migueli, global marketing director for Starch, Protein and Mouthfeel at Tate & Lyle, explores how the younger generation of consumers is shaping the latest in innovation.

Hershey has launched a unified US operating model, bringing its sweet, salty and protein portfolios together under a single structure branded ‘ONE Hershey’.

Swizzels has expanded its popular Squashies range with the launch of two new products, Squashies Tropical and Squashies Sour Shooting Stars.

Nestlé Confectionery is adding a brand-new, limited-edition Salted Caramel Pretzel variant to its Yorkie chocolate bar range in the UK and Ireland.

Japan-based confectionery manufacturer Morinaga & Co has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire My/Mochi Ice Cream, one of the largest mochi brands in the US.

Aldi is expanding its seasonal confectionery offering with a new line-up of Easter eggs and chocolate treats.

Fairfields Farm has partnered with Temprd to launch a limited-edition Easter product combining milk chocolate with potato crisps.