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Frozen novelties brand GoodPop has released a line of fudgy oat milk-based dessert bars, containing 130 calories or less per serving.

Danone has reported like-for-like (LFL) sales growth of 7.8% in its full-year results, due to “consistent progress and solid delivery” in 2022.

US-based mochi brand, Bubbies Ice Cream, has expanded its mochi line with the launch of two new flavours, Ube and Mocha Chip.

Fonterra has announced that its current chief operating officer, Fraser Whineray, will step down from the position, effective 31 July.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has teamed up with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch an ice cream flavour inspired by the American TV series Ted Lasso.

Saudi Arabian dairy company Almarai has purchased the remaining 48% stake in International Dairy and Juice from PepsiCo for SAR 255m (approx. $68m).

Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats has announced two new coffee mocha lattes under its Mars and Galaxy brands, each containing 99 calories per 250ml bottle.

Fonterra's Jack Holden talks about the dairy giant’s trials with Asparagopsis red seaweed as a supplement feed for dairy cows to reduce GHGs.

Ann Forshaw’s and the associated Alston Dairy have been acquired by the James Hall Group of Companies for an undisclosed sum.

Mondelēz International-owned brand Oreo has introduced a new permanent addition to its frozen treats portfolio with the launch of Oreo Mint tub.

SunOpta has opened a $125m plant-based beverage production facility in Midlothian, Texas, creating up to 175 new jobs in the area.

Smugglers, an ice cream brand made with hidden vegetables, is set to launch into Waitrose stores this March with two initial flavours.