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Yakult Honsha is set to start construction of its second manufacturing plant in the Philippines, investing about PHP 2bn (approximately $34m).

Müller has agreed to acquire Yew Tree Dairy, a British dairy producer, in a move aimed at bolstering its milk powder production and export capabilities.

Roebuck Food Group has sold its dairy business to an unrelated partnership in the Irish dairy milking industry for €1.45m.

Suntado, a US-based contract manufacturer of dairy and other beverages, has opened a 190,000-square-foot production facility in Burley, Idaho.

UK-based farming cooperative and cheesemaker, Clawson Farms, has introduced a new six-strong range of flavoured wax truckles.

Arla Foods Ingredients has conducted a new study providing insights into the reasons patients commonly struggle to complete medical nutrition plans.

UK-based dairy brand All Things Butter has expanded its portfolio with a new sweet butter range. It's first launch is Cinnamon Bun Butter.

Arla Foods has signed a licensing agreement with Mondelēz International to produce and distribute new chocolate milk under the Milka brand in three European countries.

Valio is investing over €60m to upgrade its Finnish cheese production plant, which includes expanding existing facilities and replacing outdated equipment.

Arla has expanded its range of Anchor butter by introducing a new Squeezy variant.

NewMoo has developed animal-free cheese using plant molecular farming to produce casein proteins, the essential components of traditional dairy products.

Fonterra has announced a step-change in its strategic direction, as it strengthens its commitments to developing high-value dairy ingredients.