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Insignia International appoints new CEO amid surge in Hispanic cuisine demand
Insignia International has promoted its chief sales officer, Jason Parasco, to CEO as the company seeks to capitalise on the growing popularity of Hispanic cuisine in the US market.
Little Moons expands flavour range with Brown Butter Caramel Mochi ice cream
Little Moons, a player in the frozen and chilled snack segment, has added a new flavour – Brown Butter Caramel – to its portfolio of mochi ice cream.
Greatview opens new aseptic carton packaging facility in Italy
Greatview, a global supplier of aseptic carton packaging solutions, has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Perugia, Italy, through its major shareholder, NewJF.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Hormel Black Label Bacon team up to debut limited-edition cereal
General Mills’ Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal brand has teamed up for the second time with Hormel Black Label Bacon, this time launching a limited-edition cinnamon and bacon-flavoured cereal.
The Compleat Food Group expands portfolio with acquisition of Freshpak
The Compleat Food Group has acquired Freshpak, a private-label producer specialising in added-value egg products, chilled food-to-go...
Kraft Heinz considers divesting grocery segment in potential $20bn spin-off
According to reports from major media outlets, including Bloomberg and Financial Times, Kraft Heinz Company is actively considering a significant restructuring that would involve spinning off a substantial portion of its grocery business, which includes several iconic Kraft products.
Ferrara Candy Company enters exclusive discussions to acquire CPK Group
Ferrara Candy Company, a player in the US sugar confectionery market, has initiated exclusive discussions to acquire CPK Group, a French manufacturer and distributor of candies and chocolates.
Pladis announces £68m investment across UK operations
Snack giant Pladis, owner of the McVitie’s and Jacob’s brands, has today announced a £68 million investment across its UK operations.
DSM-Firmenich introduces ModulaSense maskers for plant protein applications
DSM-Firmenich has launched a new line of ModulaSense maskers aimed at improving the sensory profiles of its Vertis CanolaPro rapeseed protein isolate.
Unilever debuts new player in the instant noodle market
Unilever has entered the competitive instant noodle market with the introduction of Namdong, a new brand offering Korean-inspired noodle dishes designed to cater to growing consumer demand for spice and flavour.
Update: Ferrero confirms acquisition of WK Kellogg Co for $3.1bn
The Ferrero Group has officially announced its acquisition of WK Kellogg Co, a move aimed at expanding its portfolio and enhancing its presence in the North American market.
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