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Pladis has expanded its Jacob’s Mini Cheddars portfolio in the UK with a duo of limited-edition flavours inspired by street-food.

Ferrero has been granted “conditional authorisation” to reopen its production lines in Arlon, following an outbreak of salmonella at the site in April 2022.

Mondelēz has signed an agreement to acquire US energy bar maker, Clif Bar & Company, for $2.9bn, as it looks to "lead the future of snacking".

Singaporean robotics firm Ross Digital has secured SGD $4.2 million in a Series A funding round led by food conglomerate Fraser and Neave.

Canadian dairy cooperative Agropur is investing CAD $34 million (approx. $27 million) in its ice cream and frozen novelties plant in Truro, Nova Scotia.

NZMP, Fonterra's ingredients and solutions brand, has launched a Grade A functional whey protein concentrate (fWPC) – Pro-Optima.

Saputo Dairy USA is launching a new range of plant-based, vegan-certified and dairy-free cheeses to add to its Vitalite portfolio.

Edible Oils, a joint venture between Princes and ADM, has invested $24 million in its Erith, UK, site with the addition of a renovated bottling facility.

Food and beverage brand platform, Systm Foods, has acquired Chameleon Organic Coffee and functional beverage producer Rebbl from Nestlé USA.

PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) has officially opened a new $8.5 million warehouse and distribution facility in Commerce, Georgia.

Artisanal plant-based cheese maker, Nuts For Cheese, has announced a CAD 5.35m ($4.1m approx.) funding round that will support its expansion.

Mars Wrigley has partnered with Perfect Day to release the company’s "first-ever" eco-friendly and animal-free chocolate product to add to its portfolio.