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The English Cheesecake Company is strengthening its presence in the retail frozen desserts category with the launch of two new flavours – Rhubarb & Custard Frozen Bites and Sweet n Salty Sharing Cheesecake

Tirlán has unveiled plans for a €126 million investment in a new state-of-the-art whey processing facility at its Ballyragget site in Kilkenny.

The Dairy Alliance has appointed long time agriculture leader Farrah Newberry as its new chief executive officer.

Retailer Aldi UK has unveiled two brand-new flavoured butters under its Specially Selected premium range, designed to enhance festive eating occasions.

Danone Canada has announced a major investment to expand its flagship Boucherville plant, said to be its largest investment made in the country.

Nutrifood and Australia’s ViPlus Dairy have introduced GippsNature Organic A2, the first product under their new international joint venture, ViPlus Nutritional Australia, marking a major milestone in the companies’ long-term partnership and sets the foundation for an ambitious global expansion strategy.

Spanish family-owned food company Idilia has acquired Shaken Udder Group, the UK’s leading premium milkshake brand.

Flavour specialists ITS has unveiled a new portfolio of natural smoke-free smoked flavours designed to help cheese manufacturers maintain authentic smoky profiles ahead of incoming EU legislation that will restrict traditional smoke flavourings from July 2026.

The assets of plant-based cheese brand Julienne Bruno have been acquired out of administration by Harvey & Brockless, a subsidiary of The Compleat Food Group.

British butter brand All Things Butter has expanded its range with the launch of Brandy Butter, a new festive variant.

Tetra Pak has officially opened its new Product Development Centre for Powder Process and Technology in Cholet, France.

Hochdorf, a Swiss-based producer of milk powder, baby food and nutritional supplements, has announced the appointment of Sandro Tichelli as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2026.