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Hillshire Farm expands into the frozen aisle with stuffed croissants and ciabatta deli sandwiches
Tyson Foods-owned brand Hillshire Farm is entering the freezer aisle for the first time with the launch of Stuffed Croissants and Ciabatta Deli Sandwiches.
SGS and Yili team up to advance dairy quality and sustainability
Testing, inspection and certification company SGS has partnered with dairy giant Yili Group, aiming to advance quality and sustainability across the dairy sector.
Jason’s Sourdough expands Tesco range with premium ready-to-eat toasties
UK bread brand Jason’s Sourdough is enhancing its presence in Tesco stores by launching a new line of premium ready-to-eat toasties.
Mondelez invests $40m in generative AI to cut marketing costs
Mondelez is reviewing its marketing strategies through adoption of newly developed generative AI tool aimed at reducing production costs by 30% to 50%.
John Savage takes helm as IOFI president
John Savage, president and CEO of taste at Kerry Group, has been appointed president of the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI).
“Why do so many innovations fail?" The real reason why and how to get it right
Guy White of Catalyx says the key to success lies in uncovering hidden consumer tensions, understanding unmet needs traditional research misses, and designing products that resonate.
From bakery-inspired beverages to functional convenience: This week’s top products
FoodBev's Leah Smith takes a closer look at some of the latest launches driving consumer interest this season.
Unilever confirms ice cream unit demerger on track for completion by end of 2025
Unilever has reaffirmed plans to complete the demerger of its Magnum Ice Cream Company by the end of 2025, despite a delay linked to the ongoing US federal government shutdown.
Oterra unveils new clean label purple colour solution, FruitMax Purple 105
Natural colours producer Oterra has launched FruitMax Purple 105, a clean label purple shade designed for beverage and confectionery manufacturers.
Froneri to acquire Food Union’s European ice cream business
Froneri has announced plans to acquire the European ice cream operations of Food Union, expanding its footprint across Northern and Eastern Europe.
Nestlé invests in AI and automation capabilities with major digital upgrade
Nestlé has completed the first part of a major upgrade to its global digital core, designed to improve operational efficiency and accelerate its response to evolving consumer trends.
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