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Illinois, US-based dairy company Prairie Farms Dairy has acquired SmithFoods for an undisclosed sum.

Tipsy Scoop has partnered with rum brand Kraken on its latest Halloween-inspired launch, Kraken Ship Wrecked.

Supermarket giant Aldi plans to invest over £30 million in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years.

Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats has introduced Milky Way Milk in a 250ml can, enhancing its portfolio of flavoured milk drinks in the UK.

Cargill has launched a new cocoa production line at its processing plant in Gresik aimed at meeting demand for indulgent products in Asia.

Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) has launched two new recyclable barrier flow wrap films: KP FlexiFlow EH 155 R and KP FlexiFlow PH 255 R.

Cathedral City has partnered with chilled food-to-go manufacturer Summit Foods to launch three new convenience products.

Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base at FoodBev, explores the offerings available in the plant-based infant and toddler nutrition.

Holy Moly, known for its natural dips, has unveiled its latest offering: Cheesy Hot Serves range, said to be the first hot dips in the UK.

Bio&Me has expanded its kefir range with new 'Good for Your Gut' Kefir Drinks.

Alouette, known for its spreadable cheeses, has announced the launch of a new permanent product –Alouette Cheesecake Spread.

Lactalis UK & Ireland has expanded its Seriously Spreadable range with the launch of a black pepper-flavoured cheese spread.