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Cocoa bottleneck in Ivory Coast signals supply risk for global chocolate makers
Reuters has reported that cocoa stocks in the Ivory Coast are piling up as exporters resist the fixed farmgate price, disrupting global chocolate supply.
Oatly adds new flavoured products to Barista Editions range
Swedish oat milk brand Oatly has expanded its Barista Edition range with the launch of three new flavours: coconut, vanilla and caramel.
UK’s plant-based food market 'back in growth for first time in years'
UK retailer Tesco has reported a surge in demand for chilled plant-based food products for the first time in years, signalling a promising return to growth amid a turbulent period for the category.
Linda McCartney revamps Vegemince to meet school allergen and menu standards
Linda McCartney Foods has reformulated its Vegemince product to remove gluten and egg, aiming to strengthen its position in the UK school catering market.
Chiquita completes banana pan-genome in push to future-proof global supply
Chiquita has completed the Yelloway banana pan-genome, a scientific milestone designed to accelerate the development of disease- and climate-resilient bananas.
HAPPi unveils Pistachio Crunch Easter Egg for Easter 2026
Plant-based oat milk chocolate brand HAPPi is set to shake up Easter 2026 with the launch of its new Pistachio Crunch Easter Egg.
UK Supreme Court blocks Oatly’s ‘Post Milk Generation’ trademark in landmark ruling for plant-based brands
The UK Supreme Court has dismissed Oatly's appeal and ruled that its trademark Post Milk Generation is invalid for use on oat-based F&B in the UK.
Embrace the change: Move from artificial to natural colours with Exberry
Discover how Exberry plant-based colors help brands switch from artificial dyes, meet clean-label demands, and deliver vibrant, stable products.
Refresco to acquire SunOpta in $6.50 per share deal
Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.50 per share.
ETi Gıda acquires Trubar in $173m deal to accelerate global expansion
Trubar has been acquired by Turkish snack giant ETi Gıda in an all-cash transaction valued at $173 million.
Marico to acquire 60% of Cosmix Wellness for $41m
Marico has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 60% stake in Cosmix Wellness Private, the owner of digital-first functional wellness brand Cosmix, at an equity valuation of approximately ₹375 crore (approx. $41.5 million).
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