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Nestlé UK & Ireland announces leadership changes
Nestlé UK & Ireland has announced three senior leadership appointments spanning its coffee, manufacturing and foodservice operations.
Arla to invest over $60m expanding Bahrain dairy plant to boost MENA supply and exports
Arla will invest more than $60 million to expand its dairy manufacturing site in Bahrain, increasing production capacity by 30% as the co-op doubles down on growth and export.
Carlsberg to exit Tibet joint venture, selling stake in Lhasa Brewery
Carlsberg has agreed to sell its 50% non-controlling stake in Lhasa Brewery to its local joint venture partner, Tibet Development.
AG Barr buys Fentimans and Frobishers for £50m as it doubles down on premium soft drinks
British soft drinks maker AG Barr has agreed to acquire premium mixer brand Fentimans and juice producer Frobishers in deals worth more than £50 million.
Major food groups drop Nutri-Score labels in Germany after tougher scoring rules take effect
Several multinational companies, including PepsiCo, Alpro and Costa, have withdrawn products from Germany’s voluntary Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling system.
FoodChain ID expands Brazil footprint with Sbcert acquisition
Food safety group FoodChain ID has acquired Brazilian certification body Sbcert, strengthening its position in livestock traceability and compliance.
Heineken completes Fifco deal, tightening grip on Central America’s beverage market
Heineken has completed its acquisition of Costa Rica’s Fifco, strengthening its grip on Central America as brewers seek growth beyond Western markets.
Astō backs Oats Overnight with $45m as breakfast brands chase repeat consumption
Investment firm Astō Consumer Partners has made a $45 million growth equity investment in US breakfast brand Oats Overnight.
TrueStart Coffee secures Series A investment led by JamJar
UK coffee brand TrueStart Coffee has secured a Series A investment led by JamJar Investments, the consumer-focused investment firm behind Innocent Drinks.
Mondelēz merges COO and CFO roles as Luca Zaramella heads global operations
Mondelēz International has appointed long-serving finance chief Luca Zaramella as chief operating officer in addition to his role as chief financial officer.
Once Upon a Farm files for IPO as organic kids’ food market heats up
Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm launches IPO roadshow, targeting $764M valuation to expand amid rising demand for organic kids’ foods.
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