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Jeni’s debuts ice cream bars
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has launched its first packaged ice cream bars, now available in freezer aisles across the US.
Nomadic launches high-protein Power Oats in two flavours
Nomadic has expanded its protein-packed offering with the launch of Power Oats, a new yogurt and oats duo available in two flavours: Zingy Raspberry and Vibrant Vanilla.
Lactalis acquires Queijos Tavares to expand cheese production in Portugal
Lactalis has agreed to acquire Portuguese cheese manufacturer Queijos Tavares from Crest Capital Partners.
Global dairy players eye Fonterra consumer units in potential NZ 4bn deal – Reuters
Major international dairy companies, including Meiji, Lactalis and Saputo, are reportedly considering bids for Fonterra’s global consumer businesses, according to Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
Nestlé reveals new Aero coconut sharing bar
Nestlé Confectionery has revealed its latest offering for the popular Aero brand, a new coconut-flavoured sharing bar, which launched across the UK and Ireland this April.
Actus Nutrition acquires Foremost Farms’ whey protein facility
Butterfly Equity’s Actus Nutrition, a vertically-integrated nutritional ingredients manufacturer, has finalised an agreement to purchase a 99,000-square-foot processing facility from Foremost Farms USA.
Arla Foods Ingredients targets medical nutrition with new micellar casein ingredient
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new micellar casein isolate (MCI) designed specifically for medical nutrition, responding to rising demand for high-quality protein solutions in the category.
Wotsits moves beyond the snack aisles with new mac ‘n’ cheese ready meals
PepsiCo, the parent company of the Wotsits brand, has announced the launch of the brand’s first entry into the chilled ready meals category with the Wotsits Mac ‘n’ Cheese range.
Lactalis and Nestlé team up to launch frozen yogurt line
Lactalis Canada has entered the frozen yogurt category through a new licensing agreement with Nestlé Canada.
Fonterra to close Hamilton canning facility
Fonterra has announced plans to close its canning and packaging facility, Canpac, located in Hamilton, New Zealand, by the end of July 2025.
Challenge launches cube-shaped butter for home cooks
US butter brand Challenge has introduced a new cube-shaped butter format designed to simplify cooking.
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