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KPM Analytics has opened a new baking lab within its Rheology Centre of Excellence in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France.

Lidl GB has unveiled a £500 million investment in the British berry sector.

Pladis is extending the reach of one of the UK’s most recognisable biscuit brands with the launch of McVitie’s Penguin Bites, making the brand’s first move into savoury snacking.

PepsiCo has partnered with autonomous truck company Gatik to bring driverless freight into its North America F&B supply chain, marking the largest commercial autonomous freight deployment to date.

Tyson Foods has announced another executive leadership change, appointing Wes Morris as chief operating officer (COO), weeks after naming Jeff Schomburger as its next president and chief executive officer.

St Pierre has expanded its premium continental bakery portfolio with the launch of All Butter Croissant Rolls, available exclusively in Tesco stores across the UK.

Food and drink manufacturers have reduced the salt, sugar and calorie contribution of branded products sold in the UK grocery market by almost a fifth over the past five years.

US-based food brand Good Foods has expanded its dairy dip portfolio with the launch of three new products.

Finnish dairy and food company Valio has announced that CEO Annikka Hurme will retire at the end of 2026 after more than three decades with the company.

SunOpta has announced the opening of a newly expanded production line for ‘better-for-you’ fruit snacks at its facility in Omak, Washington, US.

Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands to several food manufacturers regarding the presence of pesticides.

Frozen potato products manufacturer Lamb Weston has announced plans to close its production facility in Broekhuizenvorst, the Netherlands.