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Lyle’s Golden Syrup is expanding into frozen desserts with the launch of a new ice cream range.

The European Union and Australia have finalised a long-anticipated free trade agreement (FTA), marking a significant shift in food and beverage trade flows.

Meiji is expanding its presence in the fast-growing functional confectionery space with the launch of a new product, Frubi.

Valeo Foods UK’s Kettle Chips brand has expanded into the tortilla category with the launch of Kettle Tortillas in the UK.

The joint venture includes a transaction to acquire the remaining stake in local dairy group Mastellone Hermanos, creating a newly integrated dairy leader in the region.

Fresh Del Monte Produce has completed the acquisition of select assets from Del Monte Foods.

Pilgrim’s Europe has opened a new Pork Centre of Excellence at its Bromborough, UK site, marking a £350,000 investment aimed at accelerating product development and strengthening innovation across its pork division.

Italian start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative, Choruba.

Fox’s Burton’s Companies is expanding its Fox’s Crunch Creams portfolio with the launch of a new Chocolate and Vanilla flavour.

Tyson Foods has expanded its Jimmy Dean brand with a new range of high-protein frozen products, reflecting growing demand for protein-rich foods across meal occasions.

Kraft Heinz’s Kraft Mac & Cheese brand has added a new protein-boosted innovation, PowerMac, to its portfolio in the US.

Danone has entered into an agreement to acquire UK plant-based functional nutrition brand Huel, in a major deal reported to be worth around €1 billion.