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Mellody, the consumer brand owned by food-tech company MeliBio, has launched a spicy habanero variant of its plant-based honey.

Alcoholic beverage company Constellation Brands has appointed Sam Glaetzer as executive vice president and president of its wine and spirits business.

Tyson Foods will permanently close a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, resulting in the loss of jobs for about 1,200 workers, according to Reuters.

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Müller has revealed plans to close two of its Landliebe production sites in Heilbronn and Schefflenz, Germany, by summer 2026.

DSM-Firmenich has announced the completion of the sale of its 100% equity interest in DSM Jiangshan Pharmaceutical to Jingjiang Cosfocus Health Technology.

Barilla has added a corkscrew-shaped ‘Cellentani’ shape to its line of Protein+ pasta products in the US, offering 16g of plant protein per serving.

Abu Dhabi-based company Novel Foods Group has announced plans to build a new $500m biotech production hub in the United Arab Emirates.

Coffee Mate has unveiled new limited-edition Dirty Soda creamer, which has been designed to specifically accompany soda brand Dr Pepper.

Primient, a plant-based food and industrial ingredient producer, has announced a capital investment exceeding $700m across its operational footprint.

US-based functional beverage brand Roar Organic has announced a new $10m investment from CPG investor Factory.

Unilever has announced plans to invest over $80m in the expansion of its Liquid IV production capabilities at its Jefferson City facility in Missouri, US.