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Actus Nutrition and Darigold forge strategic partnership to expand speciality dairy protein production
Actus Nutrition and dairy cooperative Darigold have finalised a strategic partnership aimed at expanding production of milk proteins and other speciality dairy ingredients.
Good Foods expands dairy dip range with three new summer flavours
US-based food brand Good Foods has expanded its dairy dip portfolio with the launch of three new products.
Valio names Matti Lehmus as next CEO as Annikka Hurme prepares to retire
Finnish dairy and food company Valio has announced that CEO Annikka Hurme will retire at the end of 2026 after more than three decades with the company.
Graeter's expands seasonal portfolio with limited-edition summer ice cream flavours
Graeter's Ice Cream is rolling out a line-up of five limited-edition summer flavours designed to capitalise on seasonal consumer demand for novel, nostalgic and experiential frozen treats.
Fonterra innovation chief Komal Mistry-Mehta to depart after 15 years
Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced that chief innovation and brand officer Komal Mistry-Mehta will leave the business in October 2026.
Ilchester expands Mexicana range with Cholula cheese slices launch
Ilchester Cheese has expanded its Mexicana cheese brand through a new partnership with hot sauce brand Cholula, launching Mexicana Cholula Cheddar Cheese Slices as it looks to strengthen its presence in the flavoured and sliced cheese categories.
Morinaga Milk to close Hiroshima production site as part of efficiency drive
Morinaga Milk has announced plans to suspend production at its Hiroshima subsidiary in March 2027, with the company set to be formally dissolved six months later.
World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026: Shortlist announced
FoodBev is pleased to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the prestigious World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026!
Lactalis acquires Protein Works to strengthen lifestyle nutrition portfolio
Lactalis has acquired UK direct-to-consumer nutrition brand Protein Works in a move aimed at accelerating the business’s expansion across the UK and international markets.
Ottolenghi expands range with new ice cream flavours, preserves and nuts
Ottolenghi is expanding its fast-growing retail range with the launch of new ice cream flavours alongside its first preserves and premium snacking nuts lines.
Arla Foods and DMK Group receive regulatory approval for landmark dairy merger
Arla Foods and DMK Group have received all required regulatory approvals for their planned merger.
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