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Ripple Foods has raised $17 million in new funding as it prepares to expand its plant-based milk portfolio and grow its retail and foodservice presence.

Royal FrieslandCampina has announced its intention to acquire Wisconsin Whey Protein, a well-regarded producer of whey protein isolates based in the US.

Nestlé is reportedly exploring the sale of its premium coffee chain, Blue Bottle Coffee, as part of a broader review initiated by new CEO Philipp Navratil.

Unilever has announced the sale of its healthier snacking brand, Graze, to Katjes International, the parent company of the popular candy brand Candy Kittens.

Imlek’s CEO Bojan Radun is partnering with entrepreneur Andrej Jovanović’s family office, AJFH, to acquire Imlek, Serbia’s market-leading dairy producer, from private equity investor MidEuropa.

Candian plant-based snack company Trubar has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Turkish CPG company ETİ Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret, for approximately CAD 201 million (approx. $142 million).

Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the appointment of Anthony DiSilvestro as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately.

The UK government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to include high-sugar milk-based drinks.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company has announced a £50 million investment into its manufacturing site in Gloucester, the UK’s largest ice cream factory.

Unilever is reportedly considering the sale of British brands Marmite, Colman’s and Bovril, amid ongoing efforts to streamline its portfolio.

The sale, which also includes the acquisition of the Österlenmejeriet factory located in Lunnarp, marks a key moment for both companies as they realign their strategies.

Nestlé has announced the retirement of Sanjay Bahadur, EVP and head of group strategy and business development, effective at the end of December 2025.