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Kraft Heinz enters plant-based dessert category with new Jell-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding
Kraft Heinz has entered the plant-based desserts category with its first-ever oat milk-based product, under its Jell-O brand in the US: Jell-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding.
Start-up of the month: Surreal
We speak to Jac Chetland, co-founder of Surreal: a cereal company that provides low-carb, high-protein and zero-sugar breakfast options.
Nature’s Fynd unveils new fungi-based snack line in the US
Fungi-based food start-up Nature’s Fynd has launched a ‘first-of-its-kind’ new snack product, Spicy Indian Fy Bites, in New York, US.
YouTube group Sidemen launch new ice cream range in partnership with Brakes
The Sidemen, a British YouTube group, have teamed up with UK food company Brakes to launch a new ice cream range under their Sides brand.
Ferrero Group announces $445m investment in Ontario, creating 500 jobs
Ferrero Group has made a substantial $445 million investment to expand its production facility in Brantford, Ontario in Canada. This expansion is expected to create approximately 500 new jobs and enhance the company's manufacturing capabilities in the region.
Hormbles Chormbles launches high-protein, zero-sugar candy bars
Hormbles Chormbles, a new entrant in the confectionery market, has unveiled its first product line: high-protein, zero-sugar candy bars.
ADM cuts jobs and shuts down China trading operations amid profit declines – Reuters
ADM has initiated the closure of its domestic trading operations in China, resulting in significant layoffs within its two largest business segment, Ag Services and Oilseeds.
It’s Skinny unveils low-carb and gluten-free pasta meals
US-based low-carb pasta brand It’s Skinny has introduced a new 'category-first' line of convenient pasta meals.
Bakkavor announces extension of Greencore merger deal deadline
The deadline for Greencore's acquisition of Bakkavor has been extended after an initial agreement in principle for the £1.2 billion deal announced earlier this month.
Treehouse Foods cuts 150 jobs as part of planned operational changes
Treehouse Foods, a US-based private label food and beverage manufacturer, has announced that it is implementing planned changes to drive greater operational efficiency and save costs.
Crave unveils 'UK’s first' gluten-free and vegan pink wafer biscuit
Crave is expanding its biscuit portfolio with the launch of what it claims is the UK’s first gluten-free and vegan pink wafer biscuit, Pink Cheetah Wafers.
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