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Unilever and McCormick agree on $44.8bn merger
Unilever and McCormick & Company have entered into an agreement to combine McCormick with Unilever’s Food business, excluding India and certain other areas.
Ben’s Original expands ready meal portfolio with Global Street Food Noodles launch
Ben’s Original has unveiled a new range of microwaveable noodle meals aimed at tapping into rising demand for convenient, globally inspired dining options.
Magnum launches Volcanix multi-layered ice cream stick
The Magnum Ice Cream Company has launched a new single-serve ice cream stick, Volcanix.
Cargill expands Malaysia plant with new speciality fats line
Cargill has expanded its edible oil plant in Port Klang, Malaysia, adding a new speciality fats production line as part of a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at strengthening its global food solutions offering.
World Food Innovation Awards 2026: Winners announced!
This year’s results signify a transformative shift in the industry, defined by a profound commitment to health, transparency, and the resolution of complex, systemic global challenges.
Rustlers expands into frozen with launch of meal kit range
Convenience food brand Rustlers is entering the frozen category for the first time with the launch of a new range of meal kits.
Mars Snacking expands Chicago HQ with $100m investment
Mars Snacking has announced a major expansion of its global headquarters in Chicago, a move set to create more than 600 new jobs.
Tilray partners with Magnum Ice Cream Company on Popsicle-inspired alcoholic RTDs
Tilray Brands has partnered with The Magnum Ice Cream Company to launch a new range of Popsicle-branded alcoholic ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in the US.
From farm to fork: How advanced technologies and strategic partnerships are shaping F&B production
Thermo Fisher Scientific's Deb Roepke and Kyle McNally explore how modern food production technologies can support the increasingly complex journey from farm to fork.
Schouten Europe unveils plant-based fillet using proprietary fibre technology
Dutch meat alternatives company Schouten Europe has launched a new plant-based fillet featuring a proprietary fibre structure.
Higgidy responds to protein demand with new frittatas and scone bites
UK savoury pastry brand Higgidy has tapped into the protein boom with the launch of two new lines: protein-boosted Scone Bites, and Savoury Potato Frittatas.
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