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Private equity company Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Horizon Organic and Wallaby from Danone.

In a move aimed at meeting growing consumer preferences, flavour-enhanced water brand Lemon Perfect has unveiled a significant expansion plan for 2024.

2023 saw the launch of many innovative products in the food and beverage industry. Below are the most-searched product launches on the FoodBev website.

Blue Diamond Growers has added a new product to its Almond Breeze plant milk range, an Almond & Oat Blend drink combining almonds with creamy oat milk.

A new chocolate factory is set to open in Barnsley, UK, a joint initiative between industrial equipment suppliers JJA Pack and Siemens.

Frostkrone Food Group has developed a new frozen ‘burger ball’ range for retail, designed for convenient at-home snacking.

High Liner Foods has appointed Paul Jewer as the company's president & CEO, effective immediately, following a "full search process".

Diageo has announced it will invest MXN 100m (approx. $5.8m) in water preservation schemes for its tequila brands in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.

General Mills has unveiled a new cereal line, Cheerios Veggie Blends, made with fruit and vegetable puree and whole grain oats.

Aryzta has started the construction of a new bakery in Perth, Western Australia, with the project anticipated to be completed within two years.

Varun Beverages said it will buy The Beverage Company in a deal valued at INR 13.2 billion (approx. $158.71 million) Reuters has reported.

FoodBev speaks to Emil Munck de Voss, CEO & co-founder of Reduced, a Denmark-based start-up specialising in upcycled food ingredients.