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Kraft Heinz and General Mills to remove artificial colours from US food products by end of 2027
Food giants Kraft Heinz and General Mills have this week announced they will commit to removing artificial colours from all of their US food products by the end of 2027.
Report: European consumers embrace indulgent experiences amid economic pressures
A new report from Circana reveals a significant shift in European consumer behaviour, highlighting a growing appetite for indulgent food experiences that provide emotional and mental relief amidst ongoing economic and global challenges.
Bühler introduces OmniCool Smart solution for chocolate and snack bar cooling
Bühler has introduced OmniCool Smart, a compact cooling tunnel engineered for product and chocolate cooling.
Eat Real and Belazu launch limited-edition Rose Harissa hummus chips
Snack brand Eat Real has launched a limited-edition flavour in partnership with ingredient specialist Belazu.
Harvest Group invests $500m into agricultural regeneration in Kazakhstan
Switzerland-based Harvest Group has committed $500 million to convert up to 300,000 hectares of pastureland into productive agricultural land across rural Kazakhstan.
Nestlé consults on operational changes at UK KitKat sites
Nestlé has begun a consultation process regarding operational changes at two of its UK-based food facilities, in York, England and Girvan, Scotland, which could lead to job cuts at the sites.
Bega Cheese seeks informal regulatory clearance for potential Fonterra Oceania acquisition
Australian dairy group Bega Cheese has confirmed it is seeking informal regulatory approval for its potential acquisition of Fonterra’s Oceania business.
Glanbia Performance Nutrition expands portfolio with Think! Crispy Squares
Glanbia Performance Nutrition has launched a new product line under its Think! brand, introducing Think! Crispy Squares, a protein-enhanced version of the classic crispy rice treat.
Fungu’it raises €4m to scale up fungi-based natural flavour production
French food-tech start-up Fungu’it has secured €4 million in funding to accelerate industrial-scale production of its natural flavourings made from agricultural by-products.
Raps unveils compound solution for plant-based roast meat alternatives
German spice and ingredient manufacturer Raps has unveiled a new functional solution for the development of plant-based roast meat alternatives.
One and Hershey’s launch double chocolate protein bar
One Brands has launched a new protein bar in collaboration with Hershey’s, combining the protein-focused brand’s functional snack format with the flavour of Hershey’s milk chocolate.
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