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Hain Celestial to “aggressively” streamline portfolio following significant fiscal year 2025 loss
The Hain Celestial Group has reported a net loss of $531 million in its fiscal year 2025 financial results, and plans to “aggressively” streamline its portfolio as part of an ongoing turnaround plan.
Nestlé faces investor backlash as turmoil continues at the top
Nestlé is under increasing pressure from investors following the abrupt dismissal of CEO Laurent Freixe, marking the second executive departure in just over a year.
Unilever appoints Srinivas Phatak as new chief financial officer
Phatak, who has been serving as the acting CFO since February 2025, officially steps into the role effective immediately and will also join the Unilever leadership executive.
Coca-Cola partners with Sazerac to expand alcoholic beverage portfolio
The Coca-Cola Company has partnered with Sazerac, marking a significant shift in its approach to the rapidly growing alcoholic ready-to-drink segment.
SVZ appoints Johan Cerstiaens as managing director amid expansion plans
SVZ International, a supplier of premium fruit and vegetable ingredients, has announced the appointment of Johan Cerstiaens as its new managing director, effective immediately.
Bühler appoints Mike Häfeli as new grains and food CEO
Bühler has appointed Mike Häfeli as CEO of its Grains & Food business, effective from 1 January 2026.
MBC Companies strengthens frozen food portfolio with acquisition of Alpha Foods
MBC Companies, a player in the frozen foods sector, has announced its acquisition of Alpha Foods, a family-owned manufacturer of frozen pizzas based in Waller, Texas.
GRAS reform and UPF definition among key focus areas highlighted in new MAHA strategy
The Make America Healthy Again Commission has unveiled the new Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy – a plan aiming to tackle chronic disease in American children.
Momo Kombucha secures £2m funding
Momo Kombucha, a B Corp-certified brand known for its small-batch, artisan kombucha, has successfully raised £2m in its largest funding round to date.
Diageo sells coffee-cream liqueur brand Sheridan’s to Casa Redondo
Diageo has announced the sale of its well-known coffee-cream liqueur brand, Sheridan’s, to Casa Redondo, a prominent Portuguese beverage-alcohol company.
Rabobank's latest Global Dairy Top 20 report signals major changes ahead
The dairy industry is on the brink of transformative changes, according to Rabobank's latest Global Dairy Top 20 report. FoodBev's Siân Yates examines.
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