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Harrogate Spring Water has defended its proposed factory expansion plans, as a final decision from North Yorkshire councillors is expected today.

PepsiCo has unveiled a new phase for its Gatorade brand, expanding its focus beyond traditional sports use as it looks to position hydration as part of everyday life.

Nestlé has entered a four-year agreement with Soil Capital to expand regenerative agriculture practices across France, Belgium and the UK.

UN's FAO warns that global food prices will surge if shipping route disruption in Strait of Hormuz continues.

Conagra Brands has appointed John Brase as president and chief executive officer, effective 1 June, as the company prepares for a planned leadership transition.

Fonterra Co-operative Group has appointed Richard Allen as its next chief executive officer, succeeding Miles Hurrell, who announced he would be stepping down from the company last month.

Cargill has reduced CO₂ emissions at its Baupte site in Normandy, France, by 45% following the modernisation of one of its most energy-intensive production processes.

Heineken has sold its shareholding in Brasseries, Limonaderies et Malteries (Bralima), its operating company in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to Elna Holdings.

Unilever has agreed to buy US-based greens supplement brand Grüns for an undisclosed sum.

US-based spirits and ingredients company MGP Ingredients has announced plans to temporarily idle distilling operations at two of its Kentucky facilities as it adjusts production to current inventory levels.

Diageo has appointed John O’Keeffe as CEO and president of its North America business, effective April 2026.

Tyson Foods has confirmed it will cease operations at its prepared foods facility in Rome, Georgia, citing changes that have made the site no longer viable.