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Mott’s, a brand under General Mills, has expanded its product line with the introduction of soft baked apple filled bars, aiming to capture a share of the growing on-the-go snack market

Bubbies Ice Cream, a brand of mochi ice cream in the natural food sector, has been acquired by Marubeni Corporation, a major Japanese trading and investment firm.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released a new limited-edition summer collection called Super Fun Times, featuring six nostalgic flavours.

Arla Foods is investing €59.4 million to expand cream cheese production at its dairy facility in Holstebro, Denmark.

Popcorn Shed, a UK-based gourmet popcorn manufacturer, has released a new limited-edition flavour: Matcha Latte Popcorn.

Finnebrogue, a Northern Ireland-based food manufacturer, has officially become part of Sofina Foods, a player in the food industry across Europe and Canada

Cambodian rice brand Ibis Rice has launched a new innovation: bean and rice cakes, providing a natural source of protein and fibre in a convenient snacking format.

Walmart has opened its first owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas.

Hot on the heels of Nestlé USA’s announcement to eliminate all FD&C synthetic colours from its US food and beverage products by mid-2026, JM Smucker has revealed a significant policy shift, aiming to remove all FD&C colours from its consumer food portfolio by the end of 2027.

Bühler has opened a dedicated Puffing Application Centre at its facility in Uzwil, Switzerland, targeting food manufacturers developing puffed grain and pulse products at industrial scale.

Dutch food-tech company Rival Foods has raised €10m in Series B growth financing, supporting the scale-up of its plant-based whole cut meat alternatives.

Dole has launched a new line of Dole Whip frozen desserts into US retail, building on the success of its popular foodservice brand.