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Ferrero has opened a new $75 million Nutella Peanut production line in Franklin Park, Illinois, creating 50 new jobs and marking the first new flavour extension for Nutella.

UK plant-based food brand Gosh! has unveiled a new range of vegetable croquettes, responding to demand for at-home premium sharing occasions.

Crosta Mollica is accelerating its innovation strategy with a major range expansion across UK retail.

GNT has opened a new application centre in Shanghai, aiming to help manufacturers in China meet growing demand for foods made with plant-based colours.

Laird Superfood has completed the acquisition of Terrasoul Superfoods for $48 million in cash.

UK bakery Bells of Lazonby has strengthened its position in foodservice with the launch of individually wrapped free-from We Love Cake slices.

Tropic Biosciences has secured regulatory approval for its non-browning banana in both Japan and Brazil.

Glebe Farm Foods has invested in a new on-site paper packaging machine, marking a positive step in its long-term ambition to explore more sustainable packaging options.

The PepsiCo Foundation is scaling up its regenerative agriculture efforts in southern Spain with the second edition of its VivaOliva programme.

Nestlé has announced plans to restructure parts of its French operations, with proposals that could result in the reduction of up to 180 positions across support functions and research and development activities.

Vitafoods Europe's Francesca Berry explores how the focus is turning toward food quality over quantity – with new approaches to gut health and carbs under the spotlight.

New York Bakery is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a Sourdough Bagel.