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Nordic Foodtech hits €40m first closing of second fund
Nordic Foodtech VC has announced the first closing of its second fund at €40m, with the final target size for the fund set at €80m. The...
Post Holdings to acquire 8th Avenue for $880m
Post Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 8th Avenue Food & Provisions in a deal worth $880 million.
Meiji launches new limited-edition Okinawa salt chocolate varieties
Japanese confectionery company Meiji is expanding its chocolate portfolio with two new limited-edition products, available nationwide in Japan.
Sartori buys organic cheese maker Rumiano
Sartori Cheese has announced the acquisition of Rumiano Cheese Company, a California-based producer of organic cheese and butter.
Texas bill could mandate warning labels on popular packaged foods
Food and drink sold and manufactured in Texas containing artificial ingredients could require on-pack warning labels if a new bill becomes law.
Kind launches new fruity Healthy Grains energy bars
Mars-owned snack brand Kind has launched several new fruity, grain-filled energy bars in the US, offering a 'fruit-forward' take on traditional energy bar products.
Sambazon expands frozen range with new pre-topped açaí and smoothie bowls
US organic açaí brand Sambazon has launched a new line of pre-topped frozen açaí and smoothie bowls, aimed at providing a more convenient option for consumers.
Valio confirms closure of plant protein factory in Kauhava, Finland, and relocation of operations to Joensuu
Valio has confirmed it will close the Kauhava factory it acquired from Raisio in March 2025 by the end of this year, with operations to relocate to its Joensuu site.
Save the Date: JFEX Summer 2025 presents food and beverage trends
JFEX Summer 2025 will be held from 9-11 July 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight, a premier convention and exhibition centre in Tokyo, Japan.
PepsiCo wins dismissal of lawsuit over Flamin’ Hot Cheetos origin
PepsiCo has won a key victory in the legal dispute over the origins of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, after a US federal court dismissed a lawsuit brought by former Frito-Lay's executive Richard Montañez.
Bubbies Ice Cream launches Mini Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Bubbies Ice Cream has expanded its frozen novelty range with the launch of Mini Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, available in Key Lime Pie and Strawberry Shortcake flavours.
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