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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry





Snack attack: What you need to know about the UK ban on junk food adverts before 9pm
To tackle the childhood obesity crisis, the UK government has confirmed that a ban on junk food ads will come in effect on 1 October 2025.
Sep 17, 2024


Kellanova to sell majority stake in Egypt’s Bisco-Misr
Kellanova has announced plans to sell its majority stake in Bisco-Misr to Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group.
Sep 16, 2024


Swizzels expands Halloween confectionery range with new Squashies Squeletons
Swizzels has expanded its range with the launch of a limited-edition Squashies Squeletons product ahead of Halloween.
Sep 13, 2024


Krispy Kreme launches Barbie-inspired doughnut collection to mark 65th anniversary
Krispy Kreme has unveiled a new doughnut collection in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Barbie brand, featuring four new treats.
Sep 12, 2024


McCormick introduces limited-edition finishing sugars for seasonal baking and beverages
McCormick has launched six limited-edition Holiday Finishing Sugars, designed to cater to the growing consumer interest in festive baking.
Sep 10, 2024


Ferrero Rocher launches Dark Hazelnut and Crunchy Salted Caramel chocolate bar
Ferrero North America has unveiled its latest chocolate bar flavour, Dark Hazelnut and Crunchy Salted Caramel, just in time for autumn.
Sep 9, 2024


Valeo Foods bolsters presence in confectionery space with IDC Holding acquisition
Valeo Foods has agreed to acquire IDC Holding, a producer of wafers, biscuits, confectionery and chocolate in Central and Eastern Europe.
Sep 9, 2024


Hershey appoints Michael Del Pozzo as president of US confection business
The Hershey Company has appointed Michael Del Pozzo as president of its US confection business, effective September 16 2024.
Sep 6, 2024


Cargill upgrades coatings and fillings plant in Deventer, the Netherlands
Cargill has increased the capacity of its coatings and fillings plant in Deventer, the Netherlands, by 60%.
Sep 5, 2024


Cargill opens Indonesian blending facility for ‘multi-sensorial’ confectionery
Cargill has opened its first blending facility in Southeast Asia, located at its site in Pandaan, East Java, Indonesia.
Sep 3, 2024


Collaboration is king: The rise of food and beverage brand fusions
As brands seek to capture new markets, we are witnessing a growing trend of hybrid products that blend both food and drink.
Sep 2, 2024


Mount Franklin Foods acquires assets of confectionery company Stuffed Puffs
Mount Franklin Foods has announced the acquisition of assets from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Stuffed Puffs.
Aug 29, 2024
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