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Major food groups drop Nutri-Score labels in Germany after tougher scoring rules take effect
Several multinational companies, including PepsiCo, Alpro and Costa, have withdrawn products from Germany’s voluntary Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling system.
FoodChain ID expands Brazil footprint with Sbcert acquisition
Food safety group FoodChain ID has acquired Brazilian certification body Sbcert, strengthening its position in livestock traceability and compliance.
Heineken completes Fifco deal, tightening grip on Central America’s beverage market
Heineken has completed its acquisition of Costa Rica’s Fifco, strengthening its grip on Central America as brewers seek growth beyond Western markets.
Astō backs Oats Overnight with $45m as breakfast brands chase repeat consumption
Investment firm Astō Consumer Partners has made a $45 million growth equity investment in US breakfast brand Oats Overnight.
TrueStart Coffee secures Series A investment led by JamJar
UK coffee brand TrueStart Coffee has secured a Series A investment led by JamJar Investments, the consumer-focused investment firm behind Innocent Drinks.
Mondelēz merges COO and CFO roles as Luca Zaramella heads global operations
Mondelēz International has appointed long-serving finance chief Luca Zaramella as chief operating officer in addition to his role as chief financial officer.
Once Upon a Farm files for IPO as organic kids’ food market heats up
Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm launches IPO roadshow, targeting $764M valuation to expand amid rising demand for organic kids’ foods.
Alpenrose to cease production at Clackamas dairy facility
Alpenrose Dairy has announced plans to consolidate operations and cease production at its butter, sour cream and ice cream mix manufacturing facility in Clackamas, Oregon, effective 31 March 2026.
UK Deposit Management Organisation rebrands as Exchange for Change
The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has unveiled Exchange for Change as its new trading name, marking a key step in preparations for the launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme.
Violet Foods buys Muir Glen brand from General Mills to expand organic tomato portfolio
Violet Foods, a US manufacturer of pizza and pasta sauces, has acquired the Muir Glen brand of organic tomato products from General Mills.
BrewDog exits spirits production to refocus on beer and cocktails as losses mount
BrewDog will cease spirits production at its Ellon distillery, refocusing on beer and ready-to-drink cocktails amid market pressures.
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