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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
US announces 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, including wine and dairy
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, including wine and cheese.
Jul 22
Intersnack to take Utz Brands private in $2.9bn deal
German snack manufacturer Intersnack Group has agreed to acquire US salty snacks producer Utz Brands in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $2.9 billion.
Jul 22
Riviana responds to clean-label protein demand with new pulse and whole-grain ingredients
US-based rice producer Riviana Foods has expanded its pulse and whole-grain portfolio with two new gluten-free, clean-label ingredient innovations.
Jul 21
Cann expands into zero-THC beverages with launch of 0MG collection
Cann has expanded its beverage portfolio with the launch of 0MG, its first zero-THC collection.
Jul 21
CMA opens review of proposed merger between McCormick and Unilever
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an initial review into McCormick and Company’s proposed acquisition of Unilever’s food business.
Jul 21
Rize raises $31m in Series B funding to scale sustainable rice farming
Rize, an agri-tech start-up based in Singapore, has raised $31 million in Series B funding to scale its AI-led sustainable rice farming technology across Southeast Asia.
Jul 21
Mettler Toledo expands X6 inspection series with AI-enabled X-ray system
Mettler Toledo Product Inspection Group has expanded its X6 Series with the launch of the X56 DXD+, a dual-energy photon-counting X-ray inspection system featuring artificial intelligence capabilities.
Jul 21
JM Smucker appoints former Hershey executive as senior VP of operations and supply chain
The JM Smucker Co has appointed Douglas Guilherme as senior vice president of operations and supply chain, effective 29 July.
Jul 21
Dolmio launches protein-forward ready meal range
Dolmio has expanded its ready-meals portfolio with the launch of a new high-protein range.
Jul 21
CPI joins €6.3m project to develop AI-powered alternatives for climate-vulnerable ingredients
CPI has joined a €6.3 million Horizon Europe project investigating how engineering biology and AI could help create more sustainable supply chains.
Jul 21
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