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Australian alcoholic drinks retailer, Endeavour Group, has signed an agreement with Moët Hennessy to buy Cape Mentelle Winery for an undisclosed sum.

Richard’s Rainwater has opened a potable rainwater collection site in partnership with Faubourg Brewing Co and its parent company, Made By The Water.

Nutrition brand Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) has appointed Kat Thomas to chief executive officer, previously held by BPN’s founder Nick Bare.

Pure Organic, a producer of layered bars made with real fruit juices and purees, has added three baked cracker varieties to its portfolio.

UK-based cider maker Westons Cider will use the £2m investment to enhance its fruit pressing capacity and reduce energy consumption with new technology.

Mars has added three new products to its ice cream portfolio under the brands M&M’s, Twix and Dove.

Orchard House Foods, a UK-based provider of packaged fruit products, has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

Kerry is set to sell the trade and assets of its sweet ingredients portfolio to US private equity firm Advent International for a consideration of €500m.

Tyson Foods says it will hire approximately 400 new employees as it expands its prepared foods facility in Caseyville, Illinois.

PepsiCo has announced the launch of Starry, a lemon-lime flavoured soda that features a crisp and refreshing taste, available at US retailers.

Opinion: JBT Corporation explains how food and beverage processors can continue to strengthen their commitment to sustainability in their operations.

Swander Pace Capital announced that it has completed the sale of Backerhaus Veit to PNC Riverarch Capital, for an undisclosed sum.