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CPI has joined a €6.3 million Horizon Europe project investigating how engineering biology and AI could help create more sustainable supply chains.

Nutriose is designed for easy integration into F&B formulations, offering a bland taste, high solubility, low viscosity and excellent stability across a range of processing conditions.

Royal A-ware has agreed to acquire a 35% stake in Amalthea, a producer of goat’s cheese, other goat dairy products and organic cow’s cheese.

ADM has appointed former Syngenta Group CEO Jeff Rowe as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer.

SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners company, has agreed to acquire a portfolio of natural ingredients businesses from IFF.

UK functional soft drinks brand Skip has expanded its wellness beverage range with the launch of two magnesium-infused sparkling drinks.

The UK government has confirmed plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027, subject to parliamentary approval.

The Horizon Europe-funded PHAntastic project, which runs from September 2024 to August 2028, has reported significant progress during its first phase.

Aqua Libra has expanded its flavoured sparkling water portfolio with the launch of a new Peach & Kiwi variety.

Nestlé will cease production at its Diósgyőr, Hungary, confectionery plant in December 2026, citing declining demand for seasonal chocolate products.