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Arla Foods is deepening its investment in Australia through the acquisition of family-owned cottage cheese producer Brancourts.

Kerry Dairy Ireland has officially rebranded as Kinisla, unveiling a €300 million investment programme designed to accelerate growth and expand innovation.

Lactalis UK & Ireland is expanding its Leerdammer portfolio into the cheese snacking category with the launch of Leerdammer Mini Cubes.

Sauce Shop has partnered with Cheshire-based cheese manufacturer Helers to launch two new spicy sliced cheese products in UK supermarkets.

Bertolli is expanding into the butter and spreads category with the launch of Bertolli Spreadable with Butter and Olive Oil.

Private equity firms including Blackstone and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice are exploring potential bids for The Magnum Ice Cream Company, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the matter.

Synlait Milk has confirmed that chief executive officer Richard Wyeth has resigned and will remain with the company until 30 June 2026 to oversee an orderly transition.

The Ilchester Cheese Co is expanding its flavoured cheese portfolio with the launch of a new 185g bar format across its flagship Applewood and Mexicana brands.

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller has announced plans to acquire Berief Food as the company accelerates its expansion in the fast-growing plant-based foods and beverages sector. The proposed deal, which remains subject to approval from competition authorities, is expected to significantly strengthen Müller’s capabilities in plant-based drinks and yogurt alternatives while broadening its private label offering. Based in Beckum, Germany, Berief has operated in the plant-based nutrition category...

Tom Parker Creamery has announced a new partnership with British farmer-owned co-operative First Milk, in a move designed to strengthen regenerative farming practices.

Shaken Udder is entering the functional dairy drinks space with the launch of a new high-fibre milkshake range.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has expanded its North American innovation footprint with the opening of a new application centre in New Jersey, designed to support high-protein product development.