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PepsiCo awards $100,000 to Mexican culinary brand ¡Ya Oaxaca!
PepsiCo has announced ¡Ya Oaxaca! as the recipient of the $100,000 grand prize from its 2024 Greenhouse Accelerator.
The Coca-Cola Company appoints Henrique Braun as global EVP and COO
The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Henrique Braun as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective 1 Jan 2025.
Aleph Farms submits ‘world’s first’ application for cultivated meat in Thailand
Israel’s Aleph Farms has submitted an application for regulatory approval in Thailand.
Managing short product lifecycles: Adapting to demand in a rapidly evolving market
The F&B industry is no stranger to the intense pressures of short product lifecycles, but the festive season amplifies these challenges.
UK-sold 'Italian' purees likely to contain tomatoes linked to Chinese forced labour, BBC reports
‘Italian’ tomato purees sold in some UK retailers appear to contain tomatoes picked in China using forced labour, according to a BBC report.
SHS Drinks announces acquisition of Shandy Shack
SHS Drinks has announced its acquisition of Shandy Shack, a British brand in the mid-strength ABV beer space.
Tyson to close Kansas plant, impacting 800 employees
Tyson Foods has announced plans to permanently close its beef and pork processing plant in Kansas, US.
Constellation Brands agrees to sell Svdeka brand to Sazerac
Constellation Brands has reached an agreement with global spirits company Sazerac, to divest its Svdeka vodka brand for an undisclosed sum.
Sonoco completes acquisition of Eviosys
KPS Capital Partners first announced back in June that Eviosys (one of its portfolio companies), will be sold to Sonoco for €3.615 billion.
UK court prohibits Oatly’s use of ‘Post Milk Generation’ slogan on food and beverage products
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that Oatly is not allowed to use the slogan ‘Post Milk Generation’ on the labelling of its F&B products.
Campari Group appoints industry veteran Simon Hunt as new CEO
Campari has nominated Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer, marking a significant leadership transition for the spirits company.
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