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Bubs settles legal dispute with founder and ex-chair
Infant formula and baby food manufacturer Bubs Australia has settled its legal dispute with its founder and former CEO Carr and ex-chairman Lin.
Costa Group transitions to new ownership with experienced consortium at helm
Costa Group has formally changed hands yesterday (26 February). The company was delisted from ASX earlier this month, paving the way for this transition.
Angie's Boomchickapop and Cinnabon introduce cinnamon roll-flavoured popcorn
Conagra Brands-owned brand Angie's Boomchickapop has partnered with Cinnabon to launch a cinnamon roll-inspired popcorn flavour.
Illva Saronno purchases "full rights" of The Engine Company
Illva Saronno has purchased the "full rights" of The Engine Company, owner of Engine Gin, for an undisclosed sum.
Danone to offload Russian assets in RUB 17.7bn deal – Financial Times
Danone is to sell its Russian assets to a Russian businessman in a deal that sums RUB 17.7bn, according to the Financial Times.
German scientists develop process to enhance polyphenol content in apple juice
Researchers in Germany have made a breakthrough in apple juice processing, with a "super" apple juice that could enhance heart health and blood flow.
Pernod to invest up to €200m in Indian malt distillery
Pernod Ricard has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Maharashtra to build "one of the biggest" malt distilleries in India.
Kroger and Albertsons face lawsuits to block $24.6bn merger - Bloomberg
The US FTC is taking legal action as early as next week, aiming to prevent Kroger's $24.6bn acquisition bid for Albertsons, Bloomberg reported.
Opinion: Hypochlorous acid – Elevating food safety with safer, eco-friendly sanitisation
Opinion: Hypochlorous acid can help foodservice businesses elevate their safety efforts and combat sanitation challenges.
Unilever and Perfect Day partner on animal-free dairy ice cream
Perfect Day has partnered with Unilever's Breyers to launch a chocolate ice cream made with Perfect Day’s dairy protein, produced via precision fermentation.
O-I Glass invests €95m in glass packaging facilities
O-I Glass is investing €95m in French glass packaging plants to upgrade sustainability and productivity at its Gironcourt-sur-Vraine and Reims operations.
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