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Bunge sells North America corn milling unit
Bunge has completed the sale of its North America dry corn and corn masa milling business, the company announced yesterday (1 July 2025) as it continues to streamline operations ahead of its planned merger with Canadian grain handler Viterra.
Bubbies Ice Cream taken over by Marubeni Corporation
Bubbies Ice Cream, a brand of mochi ice cream in the natural food sector, has been acquired by Marubeni Corporation, a major Japanese trading and investment firm.
William Grant & Sons completes acquisition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt
William Grant & Sons (WG&S) has completed the acquisition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt brands from The 1887 Company, a move that enhances its presence in the Scotch whisky category.
Sofina Foods buys Irish meat producer Finnebrogue
Finnebrogue, a Northern Ireland-based food manufacturer, has officially become part of Sofina Foods, a player in the food industry across Europe and Canada
General Mills completes sale of US yogurt business to Lactalis
The divestiture encompasses several well-known yogurt brands, including Yoplait, Go-Gurt, Oui, Mountain High and :ratio, along with manufacturing facilities located in Tennessee and Michigan.
JM Smucker to eliminate FD&C colours from consumer food products by 2027
Hot on the heels of Nestlé USA’s announcement to eliminate all FD&C synthetic colours from its US food and beverage products by mid-2026, JM Smucker has revealed a significant policy shift, aiming to remove all FD&C colours from its consumer food portfolio by the end of 2027.
Sigma Alimentos and Campofrío outline recovery plan following facility flooding
Sigma Alimentos, the parent company of Spanish meat producer Campofrío, has unveiled its investment plan aimed at restoring and enhancing production capacity in Spain after the Torrente facility in Valencia was severely damaged by a hurricane in October 2024.
UK government commits £184m to scaling up engineering biology infrastructure, including alt-protein development
The UK government has announced its Digital & Technology Sector Plan as part of its broader Industrial Strategy, including an £184m Engineering Biology Scale-up Infrastructure Programme to build and upgrade facilities.
Hormel Foods appoints John Ghingo to president, Jeffrey Ettinger to serve as interim CEO
Hormel Foods has announced that John Ghingo will be promoted to the role of president, becoming the 11th person to hold the position in the company’s nearly 135-year history.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs bill mandating food warning labels
Packaged food and drink sold in Texas containing certain artificial ingredients will require on-pack warning labels following the signing of Senate Bill 25 by Governor Greg Abbott this weekend.
UK plant milk company Mighty Drinks appoints administrators amid market headwinds
British plant milk company Mighty Drinks has appointed administrators from Interpath this week, amid trading headwinds and funding challenges within the plant-based food and beverage category.
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