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Heineken has launched Heineken Ultimate, a new lower-calorie beer variant debuting exclusively in Brazil before a wider rollout.

ADM has announced the launch of eight new plant-based protein ingredients across North America and Europe.

Rodda’s is investing £6 million in a new cottage cheese production facility at its Scorrier creamery in Cornwall.

Valio has announced plans to relocate production from its Oulu factory to facilities in Riihimäki, Jyväskylä and Joensuu as part of a broader effort to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness. If implemented, the proposal would result in the closure of production operations at the Oulu site, although the distribution warehouse and several support functions, including sales operations, would remain at the premises. The company said the move is being driven by rising

UK plant-based F&B brand Bol is jumping on the booming matcha trend to launch Matcha Power Shake, the latest addition to its range of nutritionally complete drinks.

French anti-fraud officers have raided Perrier bottling and laboratory sites owned by Nestlé as part of an investigation linked to allegations surrounding the treatment of natural mineral water in France.

McVitie’s is broadening its sweet biscuit portfolio with the launch of two new additions to its Jammy’s range.

Jimmy’s Iced Coffee has expanded its ready-to-drink coffee range with the launch of two new flavours: Vietnamese-inspired iced coffee and limited-edition cookie butter.

New York Bakery has expanded its UK product portfolio with the launch of Legendary Burger Buns.

Koenig has launched the Industrie Rex Evo EC, a dough dividing and rounding machine that applies the suction-dividing principle to high-volume industrial production for the first time.