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US-Argentina trade deal opens new dairy export opportunities
US dairy exporters are poised to gain greater access to Argentina following the recent signing of a reciprocal trade and investment agreement.
Ben & Jerry’s expands Sundaes line-up with three new flavors for 2026
The new flavour offerings – Straw-Bae Shortcake, PB Blondie Bestie and Mocha Mood Pie – bring the total Sundaes portfolio to seven.
Smithfield to close Massachusetts dry sausage plant, lay off 190 workers
Smithfield Foods, the US pork and packaged meats giant, will close its dry sausage facility in Springfield, Massachusetts, in August 2026
Bel North America names Peter McGuinness CEO amid expansion push
The appointment follows news last week that McGuinness would step down from Impossible Foods after four years as chief executive officer.
Tattooed Chef targets protein-led frozen pizza growth with cottage cheese crust launch
Tattooed Chef is entering the pizza segment with a new cottage cheese-based crust, as manufacturers race to add protein and functionality to mainstream comfort foods.
US court clears Fresh Del Monte’s $285m bid for Del Monte Foods assets
Fresh Del Monte Produce has received approval from the US Bankruptcy Court to acquire select assets of California-based Del Monte Foods Corporation.
JBS expands Middle East footprint with $150m Oman joint venture
JBS is expanding its manufacturing base in the Middle East with a $150m joint venture in Oman, aiming to strengthen its capability in the Middle East.
Sublime Butter and Harth Chocolate launch limited-edition Hot Chocolate Butter
Sublime Butter has partnered with craft chocolatier Harth Chocolate to launch No. 20 Hot Chocolate Butter, a limited-edition collaborative product.
Takis expands flavour line-up with six new varieties
Takis is launching six new Rolled snack flavours this spring, ranging from zero heat to hot, under its 'All Intense, Not All Spicy' campaign.
ETi Gıda acquires Trubar in $173m deal to accelerate global expansion
Trubar has been acquired by Turkish snack giant ETi Gıda in an all-cash transaction valued at $173 million.
ChicP disrupts the UK Dip Category with launch of functional hummus range
ChicP has launched what it calls 'the UK’s first-ever' functional hummus range.
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