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Flora Food Group has launched a premium US Grade AA butter made with 100% American cream and batch-churned in Kansas.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has cleared Associated British Foods' (ABF) proposed deal to buy Hovis, following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation into the anticipated merger.

Mondelēz International has appointed Amit Banati as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 1 July.

Fonterra Cooperative Group has announced permanent changes to its leadership structure following interim appointments made in April 2026.

Italian liqueur producer Luxardo has expanded its espresso liqueur range with the launch of a caffeine-reduced option for cocktails in the US.

The Food WorksSW, the South West's leading food and drink innovation centre, has unveiled a new commercial canning line.

Stella Artois is expanding its flavoured beer portfolio with the launch of Stella Artois Strawberries & Cream.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled the country's first National Food Security Strategy, a ten-year plan backed by more than CAD 3 billion (approx. $2.1 billion) in funding.

Vertical farming company AeroFarms has announced its acquisition by an affiliate of Palm Ventures, a family investment office with operations in Austin and Greenwich, US.

Vetropack has developed what it claims is the lightest Rhinewine bottle in Europe, alongside a reusable variant that supports the recently introduced reusable wine bottle system in Austria.