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Unilever is considering selling a portion of its US ice cream portfolio that could be valued at as much as $3bn, according to Bloomberg News.

Bel has launched two plant-based or animal-free cheese alternatives, The Laughing Cow Plant-Based and Nurishh Incredible Dairy cream cheese spread.

Sartori Cheese has appointed Bert Sartori as its new CEO, succeeding his father Jim, who served as chief executive for nearly 30 years.

Ferrero has announced an agreement to acquire Blue Bunny and Bomb Pop ice cream maker, Wells Enterprises, for an undisclosed amount.

Dairy Farmers has released two new yogurt products under its Thick & Creamy brand ahead of the Australian summer season.

Ben & Jerry's has teamed up with American director Ava DuVernay on a new ice cream flavour called Lights! Caramel! Action!.

Italian cheese company Gennaro Auricchio has announced the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of 3BLatte Caseificio (3B Latte).

Kraft Heinz has announced the launch of a new Philadelphia plant-based spread.

California Dairies, a dairy farmer-owned cooperative, has agreed to acquire DairyAmerica for an undisclosed sum, effective 1 January 2023.

Fonterra and Nestlé have partnered to reduce New Zealand’s on-farm emissions, with the aim of developing a commercially viable net zero dairy farm.

Fonterra has confirmed that its new flexible shareholding capital structure is set to be implemented in late March 2023, subject to conditions.

Britannia Industries and French cheesemaker Bel have entered into a joint venture to bring nutritious and accessible cheese products to Indian consumers.