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From next week, shoppers will see a first-of-its-kind Quality Street tub in select supermarkets, as Nestlé trials a new paper-based tub.

Mart Frozen Foods, a subsidiary of The Mart Group, has inaugurated a $65 million high-tech food manufacturing facility in Rupert, Idaho.

Mondi has entered into an agreement to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher.

Almarai has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Hammoudeh Food Industries through its subsidiary for SAR 263m (approx $70m).

Tipsy Scoop has partnered with rum brand Kraken on its latest Halloween-inspired launch, Kraken Ship Wrecked.

Ginsters has released a limited-edition Spicy Sausage and Red Pepper pasty in response to the UK Halloween market.

Supermarket giant Aldi plans to invest over £30 million in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years.

A new study led by researchers at UCL reveals that toddlers in the UK obtain nearly half (47%) of their daily caloric intake from UPFs.

Cargill has launched a new cocoa production line at its processing plant in Gresik aimed at meeting demand for indulgent products in Asia.

Fam Stumabo has added the SureTec 240P to its range of potato cutting solutions.

French yeast manufacturer Lesaffre has acquired a majority stake in Biorigin, a business unit of Zulior.

Mérieux NutriSciences has entered into an agreement to acquire the food testing business of Bureau Veritas for €360 million.