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Hormel Foods has acquired a minority stake in Indonesian food and beverage company, Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya Tbk, from CVC and other shareholders.

Amcor has announced the opening of a nearly $100m packaging manufacturing plant in Huizhou, China, strengthening its position in the Asia-Pacific region.

UK peanut butter brand ManiLife has expanded its product portfolio with the debut of its new cocoa-dusted snacking peanuts.

Ferrero UK has announced it will introduce new products for its Easter 2023 range including two boxed egg packs, a Ferrero Rocher Egg and more.

Ÿnsect has announced plans to build a new insect production site in the US, with construction beginning in 2023, and to establish an insect farm in Mexico.

Meat producer HKScan has signed an agreement to sell its Baltic subsidiaries to Estonia-based food company, Maag Grupp, for €90m.

Branston has launched new Cheesy Branston Bites featuring breaded cheddar and mozzarella cheese balls loaded with a smooth Branston pickle filling.

Icelandic skyr yogurt brand Siggi's has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a “rich and creamy” skyr line, featuring three flavours.

Flowers Foods has announced plans to acquire Papa Pita Bakery, a manufacturer and distributor of bagels, tortillas, bread, buns, muffins and flatbreads.

Global bakery manufacturer and distributor, Dawn Foods, has announced the sale of its frozen manufacturing business in Europe and AMEAP to Europastry.

Quebec-based Winter Farm has raised CAD 46m (approx. $34.3m) to strengthen its position in the vertical farming industry.

Mars Wrigley has announced the launch of a new performance nutrition bar, Snickers Hi Protein, which contain 20 grams of protein.