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United Dairy Farmers (UDF) has partnered with Cincinnati-based snack manufacturer Grippo Foods to launch a limited-edition ice cream flavour combining popcorn, barbecue seasoning and pretzel pieces.

Bongards’ Creameries is investing $135 million to expand its process cheese manufacturing facility in Bongards, Minnesota, as it seeks to meet growing domestic and international demand.

Gay Lea Foods is investing more than $200 million to significantly expand its Clayson Road dairy manufacturing facility in Toronto.

Plant-based nutrition brand Kate Farms has expanded its High Protein Nutrition Shake range with a new Vanilla flavour, targeting consumers looking for convenient plant-based nutrition with a higher protein content.

Yoplait is tapping into the global popularity of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters with a new limited-edition range.

Actus Nutrition has completed a major expansion and infrastructure modernisation project at its Fond du Lac, Wisconsin facility.

Nestlé and Danone are under investigation by prosecutors in Austria over the major recalls of several infant formula products due to cereulide contamination earlier this year.

Multi-layered textures, unique inclusions and luxurious, premium flavours are elevating today’s ice cream innovations, transforming them from basic summer snacking staples into immersive, sensory-led eating experiences for all occasions.

International Delight has expanded its autumn portfolio with the launch of a limited-edition Apple Butter Coffee Cake Creamer.

Swiss nutrition groups Hochdorf and Pharmalys have announced the establishment of Hochdorf Laboratories, a new joint venture in the infant formula category.

Mac and cheese brand Goodles has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Twirly Mac.

Aldi and Arla Foods UK have launched an eight-week trial using ultraviolet tags to track milk bottles through the recycling system.