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Walmart opens first case-ready beef facility in Kansas
Walmart has opened its first owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas.
JM Smucker to eliminate FD&C colours from consumer food products by 2027
Hot on the heels of Nestlé USA’s announcement to eliminate all FD&C synthetic colours from its US food and beverage products by mid-2026, JM Smucker has revealed a significant policy shift, aiming to remove all FD&C colours from its consumer food portfolio by the end of 2027.
Bühler opens new puffing technology centre
Bühler has opened a dedicated Puffing Application Centre at its facility in Uzwil, Switzerland, targeting food manufacturers developing puffed grain and pulse products at industrial scale.
Rival Foods raises €10m in Series B funding round to scale up plant-based whole cuts
Dutch food-tech company Rival Foods has raised €10m in Series B growth financing, supporting the scale-up of its plant-based whole cut meat alternatives.
Dole launches new Dole Whip cups into US retail
Dole has launched a new line of Dole Whip frozen desserts into US retail, building on the success of its popular foodservice brand.
Mars’ $36bn Kellanova deal clears FTC, but EU investigation looms
Mars' proposed acquisition of Kellanova has received a crucial endorsement from the US Federal Trade Commission, but now faces scrutiny from the European Commission.
Rainforest Alliance 2024 report signals shift towards regenerative agriculture
The Rainforest Alliance's latest annual report reveals a significant shift in agricultural practices aimed at enhancing sustainability and resilience within multiple sectors.
New School Foods expands alt-seafood tech into red meat alternatives with launch of NS/TX
New School Foods has announced the formation of NS/TX Industries (NS/TX): an expanded company that will house its manufacturing platform, consumer brand and manufacturing operations.
Proseal introduces XTP Automatic Tray Sealer
JBT Marel’s tray sealing technology provider, Proseal, has unveiled the new XTP Automatic Tray Sealer for medium-sized production...
Nestlé USA to eliminate synthetic colours by mid-2026
Nestlé USA has announced that it will eliminate all FD&C synthetic colours from its US food and beverage products by mid-2026.
Crystal Farms launches limited-time dill pickle shredded cheese
Crystal Farms Dairy Co has added a new flavour to its Seasoned Collection of shredded cheeses: Dill Pickle.
Cayuga Milk Ingredients opens new consumer goods plant in $270m New York expansion
Cayuga Milk Ingredients (CMI), in partnership with food packaging company Tetra Pak, has opened a new consumer goods plant in Auburn, Cayuga County, as part of a $270 million expansion of its New York state operations.
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