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DalterFood Group opens hard cheese cutting and packaging plant in Emilia-Romagna
DalterFood Group has officially launched production at its new cutting and packaging facility for hard cheeses in Emilia-Romagna.
Arla to invest over $60m expanding Bahrain dairy plant to boost MENA supply and exports
Arla will invest more than $60 million to expand its dairy manufacturing site in Bahrain, increasing production capacity by 30% as the co-op doubles down on growth and export.
Starbucks expands UK RTD range with limited editions as flavour innovation drives chilled coffee growth
The two products – a Caramel Brownie-flavoured Frappuccino and a pistachio-inspired Chilled Classic – will roll out across major UK grocers early this year.
China cuts tariffs on EU dairy imports, easing pressure on cheese and cream exporters
China has sharply reduced provisional import tariffs on European Union dairy products, easing pressure on exporters of high-value cheese and cream.
Kraft Natural Cheese launches high-protein cheese sticks for on-the-go snack market
The snacks are designed for versatility, including lunchboxes, office snacking, as well as pre- or post-workout consumption.
Major food groups drop Nutri-Score labels in Germany after tougher scoring rules take effect
Several multinational companies, including PepsiCo, Alpro and Costa, have withdrawn products from Germany’s voluntary Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling system.
Fonterra begins $45m butter plant expansion as it shifts to higher-value dairy products
The Clandeboye expansion, first announced in October 2025, will add a new butter line, increasing capacity and enabling the site to produce a range of butter formats.
Sargento launches sliced cheeses and first-of-its-kind snack packs
Sargento has unveiled two new product lines designed to tap into growing consumer demand for bold flavours, convenient snacking and protein-rich on-the-go options.
Modern Milkman secures £10m investment to scale sustainable grocery delivery platform
Modern Milkman, the UK-based sustainable grocery delivery service, has secured a £10 million investment from Salica Investments.
EFSA sets safety thresholds for cereulide in infant formula amid ongoing recalls
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a rapid risk assessment on cereulide in infant formula, as precautionary recalls linked to the toxin continue across multiple countries.
Infant formula recalls continue across multiple countries following B.cereus detection
Multi-country recalls of several infant nutrition products are ongoing after batches were found to contain cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus.
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