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Australia approves cell-based meat for sale in regulatory milestone for start-up Vow
Australian biotech company Vow has announced that cultivated Japanese quail products under its brand, Forged, have been officially approved for sale in Australia and New Zealand.
Nestlé consults on operational changes at UK KitKat sites
Nestlé has begun a consultation process regarding operational changes at two of its UK-based food facilities, in York, England and Girvan, Scotland, which could lead to job cuts at the sites.
Bega Cheese seeks informal regulatory clearance for potential Fonterra Oceania acquisition
Australian dairy group Bega Cheese has confirmed it is seeking informal regulatory approval for its potential acquisition of Fonterra’s Oceania business.
Almarai signs agreement to acquire Pure Beverages in $277m deal
Saudi Arabian F&B group Almarai Company has signed an agreement to acquire water company Pure Beverages Industry Company in a deal valued at SAR 1.04 bn (approx. $277m).
Aldi denied permission to appeal against Thatchers trademark ruling
Aldi has been denied permission to appeal against the January 2025 court ruling that it infringed on Thatchers Cider Company’s trademark with its Taurus Cloudy Lemon Cider product.
World Dairy Innovation Awards 2025: Shortlist announced
FoodBev is pleased to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious World Dairy Innovation Awards 2025!
August Egg Company issues major recall due to Salmonella contamination risk
August Egg Company has announced a significant recall of approximately 1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and certified organic eggs in the US due to potential contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis.
Bel Group to discontinue plant-based cheese brand Nurishh by end of 2025
French dairy group Bel has revealed it will be discontinuing its plant-based cheese brand Nurishh by the end of this year.
Nordic Foodtech hits €40m first closing of second fund
Nordic Foodtech VC has announced the first closing of its second fund at €40m, with the final target size for the fund set at €80m. The...
Post Holdings to acquire 8th Avenue for $880m
Post Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 8th Avenue Food & Provisions in a deal worth $880 million.
General Mills and Lactalis receive regulatory approvals for US yogurt business deal
General Mills has announced that the regulatory review for the sale of its US yogurt business to Lactalis is complete and has been cleared.
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