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Tyson is to close four chicken processing facilities, located in Corydon, Indiana, Dexter, Missouri, Noel, Missouri and North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Natural Balance Foods is expanding its Nakd brand into the cereal aisle for the first time with a range of HFSS-compliant granola products.

The Serious Sweets Company (SSC) has acquired Nom Bites, along with its Lexi's line of marshmallow and protein bars, for an undisclosed sum.

Paper-based packaging company, Ranpak Holdings, has introduced a sustainable thermal liner for packaging.

UK sandwich brand Urban Eat has expanded its portfolio with a new heat-to-eat "Micro-snacking" range.

US food brand Bob’s Red Mill has launched a new Protein Oats product which it claims offers up to 60% more protein than regular oats.

US halva and tahini company, Seed + Mill, has announced the launch of a new organic spicy tahini product available in a squeeze bottle format.

UK ingredients business Meadow has announced the acquisition of fruit and confectionery sauces manufacturer, Naked Foods, for an undisclosed amount.

British popcorn brand Popcorn Kitchen has announced the launch of a new Blueberry Muffin-flavoured product.

The Canadian division of Lactalis Group has agreed to purchase dessert manufacturer Marie Morin Canada for an undisclosed sum.

Mondelēz International has launched two new chocolate bar varieties under its Cadbury brand: Cadbury Darkmilk Praline and Cadbury Caramilk Crispy.

Mondelēz has raised its FY outlook for organic net revenue growth after posting a 17% increase in Q2 sales, compared to 9.5% in the year-ago period.