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Leerdammer enters cheese snacking category with Mini Cubes launch
Lactalis UK & Ireland is expanding its Leerdammer portfolio into the cheese snacking category with the launch of Leerdammer Mini Cubes.
Mondelēz International faces German court ruling over Milka Bar downsizing
Mondelez International has been found by a German court to have misled consumers after reducing the size of its Milka chocolate bars from 100 grams to 90 grams.
Vitafoods Europe 2026: GLP-1, longevity and women’s health take centre stage
Vitafoods Europe took place in sunny Barcelona from 5-7 May 2026, bringing a vibrant showcase of the latest innovations in nutraceuticals. We explore this year's top trends in our event review.
Sauce Shop and Helers launch spicy sliced cheese range in UK
Sauce Shop has partnered with Cheshire-based cheese manufacturer Helers to launch two new spicy sliced cheese products in UK supermarkets.
PE firms eye Magnum Ice Cream Company takeover – Reuters
Private equity firms including Blackstone and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice are exploring potential bids for The Magnum Ice Cream Company, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the matter.
Cargill and Voyage Foods launch cocoa-free 'NextCoa' alternative in North America
Cargill and Voyage Foods are bringing cocoa-free confectionery alternative NextCoa to the North American market.
Hero UK&I names Georgina Pattison as general manager following leadership transition
Hero Group has announced a leadership transition within its UK and Ireland business, appointing Georgina Pattison as general manager.
Mars injects £190m into manufacturing at Slough chocolate factory, UK
Mars has announced a major £190 million investment into its factory in Slough, UK, where it produces chocolate for its Mars, Galaxy, Snickers and Maltesers brands, among others.
Tate & Lyle weighs £2.74bn cash offer from Ingredion in possible takeover deal
Tate & Lyle has confirmed it is in discussions with US peer Ingredion over a possible cash offer for the UK food ingredients group, following a series of "earlier approaches" from the company.
How the UK can rethink food security in modern times
Vicky Grinnell-Wright, director of food tech and futures lead at Lloyds Corporate & Institutional Banking, suggests the UK reframes how it looks at food security to build resilience.
Oishii closes $150m funding round to scale tech-led indoor farming platform
Vertical farming company Oishii has announced the first closing of a $150 million Series C financing round, supporting the scale of its indoor Smart Farm model as the company increases production.
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