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Nestlé is investing CHF 563 million (approx. $696 million) into building a new Nescafé production facility in Thailand.

The European Commission has referred Hungary to the Court of Justice at the European Union (CJEU) over controversial retail price margin restrictions.

Vitamin Well Group has agreed to acquire Belgium-based contract development and manufacturing organisation, EMPWR.

Tetra Pak has announced the launch of its first industrial bioreactor, designed to enable scalable fermentation with reduced operational cost.

New Culture has strengthened its intellectual property portfolio after securing a second US patent covering cheese made with animal-free casein.

The European Commission has published its new Protein Action Plan alongside a Livestock Strategy, aiming to boost the resilience of Europe’s agri-food sector and address market challenges.

Gravity Theory has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two new fruit-flavoured ciders, Berry Cherry and Hazy Pineapple.

Germany's soft drinks industry has criticised proposals to introduce a sugar tax on beverages from 2027.

Welch's Fruit Snacks is expanding into the functional snack category with the launch of Welch's Probiotic Yogofruits.

Unilever has expanded its Korean-inspired noodle brand Namdong with the launch of a new creamy cheese flavour, following the brand’s debut in 2025.