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Kellanova has announced plans to invest £75 million in its cereal factory in Wrexham, North Wales.

Ferrero North America has opened its new Kinder Bueno production facility in Bloomington, Illinois, US.

T. Hasegawa has introduced a new product aimed at addressing the ongoing global cocoa shortage that has impacted F&B manufacturers.

Mondelēz International has invested in Urban Legend, a UK-based start-up specialising in healthier doughnuts and pastries.

PepsiCo has announced its plans to acquire Siete Foods, a Texas-based maker of Mexican-American food products, for $1.2 billion.

Foreverland, an Italian food-tech start-up, has raised €3.4m in a seed round to create sustainable chocolate alternatives using carob.

Treets Piasten has introduced vegan peanut dragees in collaboration with Planet A Foods-owned cocoa-free chocolate alternative, ChoViva.

Alouette, known for its spreadable cheeses, has announced the launch of a new permanent product –Alouette Cheesecake Spread.

Aldi has launched a new range of German-themed snacks to celebrate Oktoberfest, aiming to attract shoppers looking for festive flavours.

Nissin Foods has acquired 100% of the shares of ABC Pastry for AUD 33.7 million (approx. $23.26 million).

Saputo Dairy-owned cheese brand Cathedral City has launched a new high-protein, half fat cheddar range in the UK.

James Averdieck, founder of Gü and The Coconut Collab, has introduced a new spoonable cookie dough brand in the UK, named Spooners.