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DSM-Firmenich to sell animal nutrition unit to CVC for €2.2bn, sharpens focus on food, health and beauty
DSM-Firmenich has agreed to sell its Animal Nutrition & Health business to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners for an enterprise value of around €2.2bn.
FDA expands use of spirulina extract as natural food colour
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approved uses of spirulina extract, allowing it as a colour additive in all foods.
Barry Callebaut to invest €250m in world’s largest chocolate plant in Belgium
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut will invest €250 million over several years to upgrade and future-proof its Wieze factory in Belgium.
Nestlé Confectionery launches Aero Caramel flavour bubbles in UK&I
Nestlé Confectionery has launched a new Aero Caramel flavour bubbles in the UK and Ireland.
Nestlé launches Raisin Wheats version of Shredded Wheat cereal brand
Just in time for Fibre February, Nestlé Cereals is bringing a fruity twist to its Shredded Wheat brand to UK supermarket shelves.
UPFs face growing calls for tobacco-style regulation as consumer pressure builds
UPFs are facing mounting calls for tighter regulation akin to tobacco, as new academic research and consumer data point to growing concern over their health impacts.
M2 Ingredients launches Center of Innovation to accelerate functional mushroom R&D
M2 Ingredients, one of the largest vertically integrated functional mushroom grower and ingredient suppliers globally, has announced the launch of the M2 Center of Innovation.
Mars Food & Nutrition appoints Chris Sackree as global vice president supply
Mars has announced the appointment of Chris Sackree as global vice president supply for Mars Food & Nutrition.
Nomo unveils biggest-ever free-from Easter range for 2026
Nomo, the UK’s plant-powered and free-from chocolate brand, is set to make Easter 2026 its most ambitious yet, unveiling its largest and most innovative Easter range to date.
Nestlé extends KitKat range with cookie dough flavour to drive growth across formats
Nestlé has launched a cookie dough flavour extension across its KitKat chocolate bar range in the UK, as the group leans on familiar, indulgent flavours.
Monin bets on ‘swicy’ and nostalgia trends with new syrups to drive on-trade growth
Hot Honey and Maple Pecan Pie syrups are designed to capitalise on two fast-growing flavour trends: sweet-spicy combinations and nostalgia-driven indulgence.
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