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Unilever postpones $15bn Magnum demerger amid US government shutdown
Unilever says there will be a delay in the timeline for the demerger of its Magnum Ice Cream Company, citing the ongoing US federal government shutdown as a significant factor.
Heinz introduces Spiced Chickpea Big Soup in time for winter
Kraft Heinz is set to warm up the winter season in the UK with the launch of its latest product, Spiced Chickpea Big Soup, a hearty addition to its popular soup line.
Bol introduces new Protein+ Power Pots sub-range
UK plant-based meal brand Bol has introduced a new sub-range under its Power Pots line: Protein+.
Brenntag Specialties opens new food innovation centre in Leeds, UK
Brenntag Specialties has announced the opening of its new Innovation & Application Center for Food & Nutrition in Leeds, UK.
Supreme acquires SlimFast UK and Europe from Glanbia in £20m deal
FMCG manufacturer and supplier Supreme has acquired the trade and selected UK and European assets of SlimFast from Glanbia in a £20 million deal, announced today.
Charlie Bigham’s unveils premium Brasserie range for at-home dining experience
Charlie Bigham’s, a UK-based premium pre-prepared food brand, has launched its most luxurious collection to date – the Brasserie range – in Waitrose stores.
Chobani secures $650m in funding to fuel US expansion plans
This capital infusion is aimed at supporting the company's ambitious expansion plans across the US, particularly in the dairy processing sector.
Weight-loss drugs: What happens to the food industry when appetite disappears?
Tom Ellis, CEO and co-owner at Brand Genetics, explains how the latest surge of weight-loss drugs is disrupting consumption and what’s next for producers.
The mouthfeel movement took over summer – But what’s next for texture innovation?
Marina Di Migueli at Tate & Lyle, reflects on the 'summer of mouthfeel' and how the texture movement continues to reshaping the way we eat, drink and indulge.
Celleste Bio unveils lab-grown cocoa butter to help stabilise chocolate supply
Cocoa tech start-up Celleste Bio has introduced what it says is the world’s first chocolate-grade cocoa butter made using plant cell culture technology, a development that could help make the chocolate industry more climate-resilient.
Floura secures $1m financing to transform fibre market
JPC, an asset-based lending firm dedicated to women-led businesses, has closed a $1mn line of credit to Floura, a next-gen fibre company founded by Jeni Britton.
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