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Babybel launches protein- and probiotic-packed snack
Babybel is expanding its snack cheese portfolio with the launch of Babybel PRO, a new mini cheese designed to deliver both protein and probiotics.
Flowers Foods names Michelle Lorge president of Simple Mills as founder Katlin Smith steps down
Flowers Foods has appointed Michelle Lorge as president of Simple Mills, as founder Katlin Smith steps down from her CEO role.
EU agrees to ban animal-associated names for plant-based products
EU negotiators have agreed to go ahead with a ban on the use of animal-associated names for plant-based products, restricting 31 words in total including ‘chicken’ and ‘steak’.
NuCicer and Stricks Ag partner to scale high-protein chickpea variety
US agriculture innovation companies NuCicer and Stricks Ag are teaming up to scale a high-protein chickpea variety, aiming to meet growing demand for more nutritious ingredients.
Fairfields Farm and Temprd launch sweet-and-salty crisp chocolate Easter collaboration
Fairfields Farm has partnered with Temprd to launch a limited-edition Easter product combining milk chocolate with potato crisps.
Those Vegan Cowboys celebrates crowdfunding record in win for precision fermented dairy
Those Vegan Cowboys, a Belgian start-up specialising in precision fermented dairy, has celebrated record-breaking progress since launching its crowdfunding campaign last week.
Cal-Maine Foods acquires Creighton Brothers and Crystal Lake in $128.5m deal
Cal-Maine Foods has announced the acquisition of the foods assets of Creighton Brothers, including Crystal Lake, for approximately $128.5m.
Ferrero announces new leadership structure
Ferrero has announced a new governance structure, including the creation of two new roles reporting to Ferrero International president, Giovanni Ferrero.
KP Snacks proposes closure of Uttoxeter Tyrrells site
KP Snacks has entered into a formal consultation process over the proposed discontinuation of Tyrrells-branded vegetable crisps.
Once Upon a Farm launches organic baby and kids’ product range
Once Upon a Farm has introduced a new range of organic food products for babies and children, with availability beginning in early April 2026 at select US retailers and online.
Iran bans agri-food exports amid escalating conflict
According to a report from Tasnim News Agency in Iran, the country has placed a ban on all exports of food and agricultural products amid rapidly escalating conflict with Israel and the United States.
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