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Waterlogic, a manufacturer and distributor of purified drinking water dispensers, has expanded its operations in Colombia with the acquisition of Aquamaq.

Canadian confectionery company Regal Confections has acquired local ice lollies firm Kisko Products for an undisclosed sum.

The Frito-Lay North America division of PepsiCo has expanded its Lay's portfolio in the US with the introduction of Lay's Layers.

Unilever-owned Ben & Jerry's has announced the launch of a new sundae ice cream range featuring whipped ice cream topping.

Bel Group has expanded its Babybel portfolio with the introduction of a vegan variant, which is made using a blend of coconut oil and starch.

Dairy co-operative Darigold has announced the retirement of president and CEO Stan Ryan, who will be succeeded as chief executive by Joe Coote.

US medical nutrition company Solace Nutrition has acquired all of the assets of R-Kane Nutritionals for an undisclosed figure.

Mondelēz International has launched a new dairy-free soft cheese alternative, Philadelphia Plant Based, into Tesco stores in the UK.

Private equity firm MidOcean Partners has acquired Casper’s Ice Cream, a manufacturer and distributor of frozen novelty and ice cream products.

Dutch meat and fish alternatives producer, Schouten Europe, has announced its acquisition of Nijland Food, which recently declared bankruptcy.

US-based premium dessert manufacturer Dessert Holdings has announced the acquisition of Steven Charles – A Dessert Company for an undisclosed sum.

UK dairy-free brand The Coconut Collaborative has announced the launch of three products for Veganuary, including new dessert and breakfast options.