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DSM-Firmenich proposes Richard Ridinger as new chairman as Thomas Leysen steps down
DSM-Firmenich’s chair of the board of directors, Thomas Leysen (pictured above), has decided to retire from his role once his successor has been elected by the company’s shareholders.
SIG appoints Ann-Kristin Erkens to take over from Mikko Keto as CEO
Packaging group SIG has today (17 August 2026) announced that its chief financial officer, Ann-Kristin Erkens, will take on the role of chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Tyson Foods to close two facilities and sell another amid beef business restructuring
Tyson Foods has announced plans to close two of its US facilities, and to pursue the sale of another, amid a broader restructuring of its beef operations.
Millow closes €2m funding round to expand clean-label protein production
Swedish food-tech start-up Millow has closed a €2 million funding round to support the expanded production capacity of its clean-label protein made from oats and mycelium.
Gay Lea Foods invests more than $200m to expand Toronto dairy facility
Gay Lea Foods is investing more than $200 million to significantly expand its Clayson Road dairy manufacturing facility in Toronto.
Actus Nutrition adds 40 million pounds of whey processing capacity
Actus Nutrition has completed a major expansion and infrastructure modernisation project at its Fond du Lac, Wisconsin facility.
FDA proposes mandatory GRAS notifications in major overhaul of food ingredient oversight
The FDA has proposed making notifications for Generally Recognized as Safe substances mandatory.
SlimFast expands into functional nutrition with £5m investment from Supreme
SlimFast is repositioning itself as a broader functional nutrition brand, with new owner Supreme investing £5 million in the UK business.
Raisio appoints Elli Siltala as CEO
Finnish food group Raisio has appointed Elli Siltala as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 September 2026.
Vimto maker Nichols buys functional drinks brand VitHit for £64m
Nichols has acquired Irish functional vitamin beverage brand VitHit in a £64 million deal, aligning with its strategy to strengthen its portfolio by investing in differentiated soft drinks brands.
Döhler establishes Canadian subsidiary to strengthen North American presence
Döhler Group has expanded its North American operations with the establishment of Döhler Canada, a new legal entity based in Toronto, Ontario.
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