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Jessica Steier, DrPH, founder and chief executive officer of Unbiased Science, appeals for a return of perspective around modern food production and agriculture.

Honestly Tasty has today (18 September 2025) announced its acquisition of fellow UK artisan vegan cheese brand La Fauxmagerie.

US frozen dessert brand Protein Pints has expanded its portfolio with two new flavours – Cookies & Cream and Coffee – as it seeks to build momentum in the protein-enriched ice cream segment.

In a move to enhance its offerings in the health and wellness sector, Heartland Food Products Group has acquired the SlimFast US brand from Glanbia.

Lawmakers in California, US, have passed a bill to ban products that contain ‘intentionally added’ per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – widely known as ‘forever chemicals’.

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has resigned from the ice cream company after 47 years, amid an ongoing dispute between its founders and the brand’s parent group, Unilever.

Baja Aqua-Farms (BAF) has acquired Baja Marine Foods (BMF), a player in the fishing and processing sector based in Baja California, Mexico.

NoPalm Ingredients has partnered with dairy cooperative Milcobel to secure feedstock and explore co-location opportunities for the scale-up of its palm oil alternatives.

Doritos will introduce a limited-edition Black Garlic Dip, designed to enhance the snacking experience as fans await the final season of Stranger Things.

Nestlé has announced that chairman Paul Bulcke will step down earlier than planned, with Pablo Isla set to take over the role effective October 1.

UK chilled pickles and kimchi brand Vadasz has launched a new, spicy Smacked Cucumbers product, now available via Ocado.

The Hain Celestial Group has reported a net loss of $531 million in its fiscal year 2025 financial results, and plans to “aggressively” streamline its portfolio as part of an ongoing turnaround plan.