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Nature’s Bakery adds new flavours to soft-baked snack bar range
US plant-based snack brand Nature’s Bakery has added two new flavours to its soft snack bar line-up.
Greencore and Bakkavor agree on terms of acquisition to create £4bn convenience food business
The boards of British food manufacturers Greencore and Bakkavor have agreed on the terms of their long-awaited merger deal.
Nestlé strengthens R&D with new biotechnology and deep tech initiatives
Nestlé has announced a strategic overhaul of its R&D operations, focusing on enhancing its capabilities in biotechnology and establishing a pioneering centre for deep tech.
Smart solutions for food and nutraceutical applications at Vitafoods
Fara Customized Functional Solutions from Faravelli Group are crafted to optimise texture, flavour and stability in both food and nutraceutical formulations, allowing for the precise and efficient development of innovative products.
Tesco likely to miss 300% sales growth target for meat alternatives as consumers seek plant-based whole foods
British retailer Tesco has confirmed it is ‘highly unlikely’ to meet its previously announced target of achieving a 300% sales increase within its plant-based meat alternative ranges by December 2025.
Bel UK launches Mini Babybel Protein
Bel UK is set to introduce Mini Babybel Protein, a new addition to its popular Babybel cheese snack line, in response to the increasing consumer focus on protein-rich diets.
Domino launches Cx150i for high-resolution coding on coated packaging
Domino Printing Sciences has launched the Cx150i, a new piezo inkjet printer designed to print durable, high-resolution product codes on non-porous surfaces such as shelf-ready and secondary packaging.
Hippeas introduces plant-based Cheezy Cheddar Pops
Hippeas, a player in the plant-based snack sector, has introduced its latest product, Cheezy Cheddar Pops.
Wall’s Pastry expands vegan range with two new savoury slices
The Compleat Food Group’s Wall’s Pastry brand has expanded its vegan range with the launch of two new savoury slices, Vegan Peppered Steak Slice and Vegan Chicken & Mushroom Slice.
Ishida launches tray sealer for high-volume production
Ishida Europe has launched a new tray sealer, the QX-800, aimed at improving throughput, efficiency and energy use in high-volume food packaging operations.
FDA approves three natural colour additives to replace petroleum-based dyes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new colour additives derived from natural sources, expanding options for food manufacturers and furthering efforts to eliminate petroleum-based dyes from the US food supply.
Hain Celestial announces CEO transition and strategic portfolio review
Hain Celestial Group, a player in the global health and wellness sector, has announced a leadership transition that will see Alison E Lewis step in as interim president and CEO, following the departure of Wendy Davidson from her roles as CEO and board member.
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