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Unilever has posted underlying sales growth of 10.6% for its third quarter, driven by price hikes which had "only a limited impact on volume".

Bega Cheese has announced that Paul van Heerwaarden has decided to step down after nearly six years as CEO, with Pete Findlay set to succeed him.

Carlsberg has posted organic revenue growth of 11.6% for its third quarter, after it was boosted by strong demand in Asia.

Valio has announced the completion of what it has termed its “biggest energy-efficiency investment” at the Lapinlahti factory in Finland.

A unit of China Resources Beer has agreed to acquire a 55.19% stake in Guizhou Jinsha Jiaojiu Winery Industry for RMB 12.3bn (approx. $1.7bn).

Amalthea and Ausnutria had already been working together prior to the deal; however, the acquisition will allow the companies to combine their strengths.

UK-based English Cheesecake Company has launched two frozen cheesecake product lines, frozen cheesecake tubs and bites, available in five flavours.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has partnered with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to announce the return of its Boozy Eggnog ice cream flavour.

Abbott Nutrition has announced plans to build a $500m nutrition facility in the US for speciality and metabolic infant formulas.

Gordo's Cheese Dip has announced it will expand its portfolio with the launch of Gordo’s Homestyle, which features pieces of tomato, chiles and jalapeños.

Fonterra has announced an investment to improve wastewater processing at its Te Awamutu site in New Zealand's Waikato region.

With five facilities located in South America and one in the US, Gelnex is a global manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides.