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Hindustan Unilever is set to enter the health and wellbeing category by investing in two companies in this area – OZiva and Wellbeing Nutrition.

Kellogg’s has expanded its Crunchy Nut offering for the first time, with the introduction of Salted Caramel Flavour Twist.

Danish enzyme producers Chr. Hansen and Novozymes have entered into an agreement to merge, with the aim of creating a global leader in biosolutions.

Cantaloupe has completed the acquisition of micro market solutions provider, Three Square Market, for $41m, comprised of 90% cash and 10% stock.

Unilever is considering selling a portion of its US ice cream portfolio that could be valued at as much as $3bn, according to Bloomberg News.

Pernod plans to invest around $250m to build a carbon neutral distillery with ageing warehouses in Marion County, Kentucky, for Jefferson's Bourbon.

Sartori Cheese has appointed Bert Sartori as its new CEO, succeeding his father Jim, who served as chief executive for nearly 30 years.

Keurig Dr Pepper and Nutrabolt have announced a strategic partnership, including an agreement for a long-term sales and distribution arrangement.

GoodLeaf Farms has closed a CAD 150m (approx. $109.8m) financing round to support the expansion of its vertical farms across Canada.

Believer Meats, formerly known as Future Meat Technologies, has begun construction of a 200,000-square-foot production facility.

Ferrero has announced an agreement to acquire Blue Bunny and Bomb Pop ice cream maker, Wells Enterprises, for an undisclosed amount.

Campbell Soup has recorded a 15% increase in first-quarter net sales to $2.58bn, with pricing actions helping to counter the impact of volume declines.