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Ben & Jerry’s enters handheld novelties category with launch of new ice cream bars
Ben & Jerry’s is expanding beyond pints and into the handheld novelty space with the debut of its new Ice Cream Bars, rolling out to US retailers beginning January 2026.
In review: Food Ingredients Europe 2025
A year of incredible innovation and industry events concluded in the historic and picturesque city of Paris, France, at Food Ingredients Europe 2025.
Kurita’s F&B solutions: Innovative water and process management for a sustainable industry
Kurita, a global leader in water and process technologies and services, offers a comprehensive portfolio designed specifically to address the complex water and process challenges faced by the food and beverage (F&B) industry.
H2O Innovation launches research chair focused on maple syrup production
H2O Innovation has established the world’s first research chair dedicated to maple syrup production and sugar bush management.
Sublime Butter and Clawson Farms unveil Stilton Butter collaboration
Sublime Butter and Clawson Farms have launched their latest creation: Clawson Farms Stilton Butter with Beef Dripping, White Truffle & Confit Garlic.
Mars completes acquisition of Kellanova
Mars has finalised its acquisition of Kellanova, consolidating two iconic businesses and positioning Mars Snacking as a formidable force in the market.
NutriFusion partners with BeLoved Foods to boost nutrition in mug cakes
NutriFusion, maker of nutrient-rich fruit and vegetable ingredient blends, has partnered with BeLoved Foods, the functional baking brand behind single-serve mug cakes for women aged 35 and over.
Lactalis launches Président Spreadable Creamy Brie with Truffle for festive season
Lactalis UK & Ireland has launched Président Spreadable Creamy Brie with Truffle, a product designed to cater to the growing consumer demand for premium cheeses.
Active Packaging innovation extends shelf life of pears, reducing waste in supply chains
Fresh Inset has introduced the MCPBag, an active packaging solution designed to extend the shelf life of pears and reduce waste throughout the supply chain.
Darling Ingredients and Tessenderlo Group sign merger agreement
Darling Ingredients has announced a definitive agreement with Tessenderlo Group to merge their collagen and gelatin ingredient segments into a new, jointly-owned company.
CMA flags competition concerns in Vandemoortele-Délifrance merger
This merger, formalised under a Share Purchase Agreement signed in June 2025, is now under scrutiny as the CMA prepares for a possible Phase 2 investigation.
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