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Brown-Forman has entered into an agreement to purchase the Diplomático Rum brand and related assets from Destillers United Group.

Oppo Brothers has announced the release of its new ice cream mini tubs collection featuring Double Salted Caramel Swirl and Caramelised Biscuit Swirl.

PepsiCo-owned Quaker has launched a new low-sugar range in time for winter, Simply No Added Sugar comes in two flavour variations.

New Zealand-based Westland Milk has announced the acquisition of fellow dairy business, Canary Foods, a butter and cheese supplier.

Asahi Beverages has announced the acquisition of Australia-based adult soft drinks brand, StrangeLove, for an undisclosed sum.

European savoury ingredient producer, Solina, has agreed to purchase seasoning and sauce supplier Saratoga for $587.5m, accelerating its US expansion.

StarKist has announced its newest innovation, StarKist® Smart Bowls featuring seasoned grains and vegetables with wild-caught tuna.

Hilmar Cheese Company has announced it has broken ground on a $600m cheese and whey protein processing plant in Dodge City, Kansas.

Utz Brands has named Howard Friedman as its next CEO, succeeding Dylan Lissette who will become executive chairman of the board.

Saputo Dairy UK has expanded its Cathedral City ‘Our Lighter’ cheese range with the launch of a Lighter Extra Mature 350g block.

Crosta & Mollica has launched a variety of oven ready meals in its new Al Forno range, including Italian staples Lasagne al Ragù and Aubergine Parmigiana.

JBS has announced that it is closing down its plant-based meat operation, Planterra Foods just two years after launching.