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Specialities Inc and Van der Heiden Kaas introduce pumpkin spice-flavoured Gouda
Specialities Inc, a US-based producer and distributor of deli food products, has introduced a 5kg artisan gouda infused with pumpkin spice flavours.
Sojo Industries secures $40m to scale modular packaging tech
Industrial automation firm Sojo Industries has raised $40 million in financing from S2G Investments to expand its modular robotic packaging systems and track-and-trace software.
Better Nature expands tempeh range with new Mediterranean block
UK tempeh brand Better Nature has expanded its range with the addition of a Mediterranean Tempeh block, launching at Ocado.
Unilever proposes Peter ter Kulve as CEO of ice cream division
Unilever has proposed Peter ter Kulve as its preferred candidate to head the Magnum Ice Cream Company, the group’s ice cream division, with full board approval expected.
Kraft Heinz and General Mills to remove artificial colours from US food products by end of 2027
Food giants Kraft Heinz and General Mills have this week announced they will commit to removing artificial colours from all of their US food products by the end of 2027.
Report: European consumers embrace indulgent experiences amid economic pressures
A new report from Circana reveals a significant shift in European consumer behaviour, highlighting a growing appetite for indulgent food experiences that provide emotional and mental relief amidst ongoing economic and global challenges.
Bühler introduces OmniCool Smart solution for chocolate and snack bar cooling
Bühler has introduced OmniCool Smart, a compact cooling tunnel engineered for product and chocolate cooling.
Eat Real and Belazu launch limited-edition Rose Harissa hummus chips
Snack brand Eat Real has launched a limited-edition flavour in partnership with ingredient specialist Belazu.
Harvest Group invests $500m into agricultural regeneration in Kazakhstan
Switzerland-based Harvest Group has committed $500 million to convert up to 300,000 hectares of pastureland into productive agricultural land across rural Kazakhstan.
Nestlé consults on operational changes at UK KitKat sites
Nestlé has begun a consultation process regarding operational changes at two of its UK-based food facilities, in York, England and Girvan, Scotland, which could lead to job cuts at the sites.
Bega Cheese seeks informal regulatory clearance for potential Fonterra Oceania acquisition
Australian dairy group Bega Cheese has confirmed it is seeking informal regulatory approval for its potential acquisition of Fonterra’s Oceania business.
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