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Global tea business Ekaterra has announced the appointments of Nathalie Roos as CEO and Pierre Laubies as chair of the board.

France will ban the use of meat names like ‘steak’ and ‘sausage’ for plant-based protein foods from October, according to a newly published decree.

Ecotone UK has expanded its Clipper Teas portfolio with the brand’s new range of super green teas, containing vitamin C sourced from natural ingredients.

Kensing, a manufacturer of natural vitamin E and plant sterols, has announced its acquisition of Vitae Naturals for an undisclosed sum.

Unilever has sold off its Ben & Jerry's business in Israel to Avi Zinger, the owner of American Quality Products, the brand's current Israel-based licensee.

Barry Callebaut has halted manufacturing operations at its Weize chocolate plant in Belgium, after detecting salmonella in a production lot.

Osena Beverage is expanding its functional, ready-to-drink spiked coconut water line with the launch of new variety pack flavours.

Nestlé Health Science has agreed to buy The Better Health Company, owner of Go Healthy and Egmont, from CDH Investments and founding shareholders.

Irish food company Kepak has announced plans to invest £5.5m in its Merthyr facility in Wales, as it looks to meet growing consumer demand.

Kraft Heinz has stopped supplying Tesco with some of its most popular products after a dispute over pricing, leading to gaps on shelves.

FoodBev is joined by Ana Nishnianidze, Australia’s Trade and Investment Commissioner to the UK&I, to discuss the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement.

Sustainable agriculture company Pure Harvest Smart Farms has secured $180.5m in its latest funding round, as it looks to expand across Asia.