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Conagra Brands appoints John Mulligan and Pietro Satriano to board
Conagra Brands has named John Mulligan and Pietro Satriano to its board of directors, expanding the board to 12 members.
Oklahoma State University installs HPP system in $7m food processing upgrade
Oklahoma State University (OSU) has expanded its food processing and applied research capabilities through a $7 million state-supported modernisation initiative.
Sauce and dip brand Maazah raises $2m seed round to support US retail expansion
Maazah, a Minneapolis-based food company that produces globally inspired dips and sauces for retail and foodservice, has raised $2m in a seed financing round.
French foodtech start-up Verley raises $38m to scale precision-fermented whey protein
French ingredient company Verley has raised $38 million in an oversubscribed Series A round to expand production of precision-fermented whey proteins and enter the US market, just four years after its founding.
Israel’s Gavan Technologies names ex-ChickP chief Liat Lachish Levy as CEO
The new appointment comes as the foodtech firm looks to scale production of its plant-based fat system in Europe and compete directly with butter on cost.
Keurig Dr Pepper updates financing plan for JDE Peet’s acquisition
Keurig Dr Pepper has announced updated financing plans and transaction timelines for its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and its separation into two independent companies.
Primo Brands launches solar array at Maine bottling facility
Primo Brands has energised a 13-megawatt DC on-site solar project at its Poland Spring bottling facility in Hollis, Maine, in partnership with Onyx Renewables and PowerFlex.
What this new era of food advertising means for F&B
Earlier this year, the UK introduced new advertising restrictions, expanding earlier rules to cover a wider range of products. Guy Cartwright explores how this will impact F&B.
Campbell’s names Mohit Anand president of Snacks division
The Campbell’s Company has appointed Mohit Anand as executive vice president and president of snacks, effective 23 February 2026.
Nestlé to sell remaining ice cream operations to Froneri
As part of its most recent financial reporting, Nestlé has confirmed that it is accelerating plans to exit most, if not all, of its remaining ice cream operations.
The Kraft Heinz Company appoints new president of North America business
The Kraft Heinz Company has announced that Nicolas Amaya will be appointed as president of its North America business following the upcoming departure of current president Pedro Navio.
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