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Hu expands range with new Dark Chocolate Bites in three flavours
Hu has added to its portfolio with the launch of individually wrapped Dark Chocolate Bites, available in three new flavours: Hazelnut Butter, Cashew Butter and Pure Vanilla Bean & Creamy Coconut.
White Rabbit launches gluten-free biscotti and gnocchi
Gluten-free pizza company White Rabbit is expanding its prepare-at-home Italian range with a category-first biscotti launch and a new plain gnocchi.
Lactalis acquires Queijos Tavares to expand cheese production in Portugal
Lactalis has agreed to acquire Portuguese cheese manufacturer Queijos Tavares from Crest Capital Partners.
Pringles expands Hot portfolio with new Blazin’ Fried Chicken flavour
Kellanova-owned snack brand Pringles is set to enhance its UK convenience channel offerings with the launch of its latest flavour, Blazin’ Fried Chicken.
Omaha Steaks launches pre-smashed burger
US-based butcher Omaha Steaks has unveiled a new Smash Burger that delivers crispy, griddle-style results, with no smashing or special equipment required.
Apex acquires majority stake in Juanita’s Foods
Private equity firm Apex Capital has acquired a majority stake in Juanita’s Foods, a producer of authentic Mexican food products in the US.
Nutriswiss opens sensory laboratory to strengthen quality assurance
Swiss high-purity oil and fat specialist Nutriswiss has opened a state-of-the-art sensory laboratory at its headquarters in Lyss.
Snack Factory introduces limited-edition s’mores pretzel crisps
The Campbell's Company-owned brand Snack Factory is expanding its Pretzel Crisps range with a new limited-edition flavour: S’mores Pretzel Crisps, available nationwide from this month.
Global dairy players eye Fonterra consumer units in potential NZ 4bn deal – Reuters
Major international dairy companies, including Meiji, Lactalis and Saputo, are reportedly considering bids for Fonterra’s global consumer businesses, according to Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
Report: European alternative protein investment hits $509m, but sector remains immature
In a year marked by significant growth, European alternative protein companies attracted nearly $509 million (€470 million) in investment during 2024, reflecting a 23% increase from the previous year.
BlueNalu strengthens partnership with Nomad Foods to advance cultivated seafood
Agronomics Limited has announced an expanded partnership between its portfolio company, BlueNalu, and Nomad Foods, aimed at advancing the commercialisation of cell-cultivated seafood products in the UK and Europe.
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