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A federal judge has ruled that snacking giant PepsiCo can be sued for misleading marketing of its Gatorade protein bars.

Corbion, a sustainable ingredient solutions provider, has acquired the bread improver business from Novotech, based in Delhi, India.

Butterworks Farm, an organic grass-fed dairy company based in Vermont, US, has announced its acquisition by three new owners.

InvestBev is entering the non-alcoholic sector with an investment in Sèchey, a brand for alcohol-free wine, beer and spirits.

European food producer Danish Crown has announced the appointment of Niels Duedahl as its new group CEO, effective September 2 2024.

Food giant Mars is set to acquire Kellanova, the maker of snacks such as Pringles and Cheez-It, for $35.9 billion.

Above Food has entered into an agreement to acquire The Redwood Group’s speciality crop food ingredients division for $34m.

Silicon Valley, US-based venture capital firm Pegasus Tech Ventures has partnered with Japanese snacking giant Calbee.

US-based CPG firm Conagra Brands has acquired Sweetwood Smoke & Co., maker of Fatty Smoked Meat Sticks.

Lassonde has opened its newly expanded and enhanced beverage manufacturing facility in Hendersonville, North Carolina, US.

BASF has declared a force majeure on selected ingredients following a fire at its plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

PepsiCo Beverages North America has opened its largest warehouse and distribution centre in the Southeast, located in Smyrna, Tennessee, US.