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Swizzels adds new sour and tropical HFSS-compliant products to Squashies portfolio
British confectionery producer Swizzels has launched two new HFSS-compliant products under its Squashies sweet brand: Squashies Tropical...
Report finds widespread arsenic contamination in rice sold across US
A recent report has found that 100% of 145 rice samples tested contained arsenic, with more than one in four samples exceeding the FDA’s safety limit for infant rice cereal.
Tesco UK CEO steps down amid leadership team changes
Tesco UK chief executive Matthew Barnes, who joined the supermarket in March last year after serving as Aldi’s UK and Ireland CEO, has stepped down after 15 months in the role.
Beyond Oil raises over CAD 10.6m to support global expansion
Food-tech company Beyond Oil has raised CAD 10.64 million (approx. $7.67 million) through a brokered private placement to accelerate its global growth plans and support product distribution.
Bob’s Red Mill launches Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake Mix
Bob’s Red Mill has introduced a new addition to its Signature Blends Baking Mixes line: Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake Mix.
Kraft Heinz announces ‘ongoing evaluation’ of strategic transactions
The Kraft Heinz Company has announced that its board of directors and executive leadership team are evaluating potential strategic transactions to unlock shareholder value.
UK government’s junk food advertising ban delayed until January 2026
The UK government’s planned ban on advertising F&B products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) before 9pm is being delayed until January 2026.
Doughlicious releases limited-edition Doom: The Dark Ages cookie dough and gelato bites
Doughlicious has teamed up with Xbox and Bethesda to launch limited-edition Doom: The Dark Ages Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites, celebrating the release of the video game.
PepsiCo doubles investment to build largest snack plant in Central Asia
PepsiCo plans to more than double its investment in a snack production plant in Kazakhstan’s Almaty Region, positioning it as the largest facility of its kind in Central Asia and marking the company’s first greenfield project in the region.
Ardent Mills unveils wheat-based cocoa powder alternative
Ardent Mills has introduced Cocoa Replace, a wheat-based ingredient designed to replace up to 25% of cocoa powder in baked goods like cakes, cookies, brownies and muffins.
Lallemand enters exclusive talks to acquire AIT Ingredients and Solyve from Moulins Soufflet
Lallemand has entered exclusive negotiations with Moulins Soufflet, a subsidiary of Groupe InVivo, to acquire two of its businesses: AIT Ingredients and Solyve.
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