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Conagra Brands has appointed John Brase as president and chief executive officer, effective 1 June, as the company prepares for a planned leadership transition.

Living Things is expanding its functional soft drinks portfolio with the launch of Cherry & Lime flavour.

Molson Coors Beverage Company is expanding its presence in the fast-growing fruit beer segment with the launch of Madrí Excepcional Limón.

Yoplait is expanding its kids’ portfolio with the launch of its first-ever Greek-style yogurt pouch under the Petits Filous brand.

Crane NXT has completed its acquisition of Antares Vision, marking a strategic expansion of its capabilities in the fast-growing food and beverage traceability sector.

Nestlé has appointed Ben Duncan as managing director for its food business in the UK and Ireland, effective 13 April.

This is targeting the growing demand for convenient, high-protein meat alternatives with the launch of two ready-to-eat deli slice products.

Fonterra Co-operative Group has appointed Richard Allen as its next chief executive officer, succeeding Miles Hurrell, who announced he would be stepping down from the company last month.

GEA has introduced the GSE 150 CPR, a separator designed to clarify pulp-rich citrus juices in medium-capacity operations while maintaining process stability under fluctuating solids loads and reducing juice losses.

Ringmetall has strengthened its position in the US food and industrial packaging market through the acquisition of the Thermoforming Division of New England Plastics Corp.