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Japanese food manufacturer Ajinomoto Group has expanded its conscious food brand Atlr.72 with the launch of Mochelie, a mochi-filled almond tart made with Solein.

Diageo has agreed to sell its 65% shareholding in East African Breweries (EABL) to Asahi Group for $2.3 billion.

The Kraft Heinz Company has appointed longtime food and beverage executive Steve Cahillane as chief executive officer, effective January 2026.

Food brand Late July, which is part of the Campbell’s Company, has introduced a new limited-edition tortilla chip in time for the festive season.

Coca-Cola’s plans to sell Costa Coffee are at risk of being abandoned, according to the Financial Times, as negotiations with private equity firm TDR Capital encounter difficulties over valuation.

British butter producer All Things Butter has rebranded to All Things Dairy alongside an expansion into the cottage cheese category.

C4 Energy has entered the energy shot category with the launch of C4 Performance Energy Shots, a compact format designed to provide a quick source of caffeine.

Empress 1908 Gin is expanding into the fast-growing non-alcoholic spirits category with the launch of Empress 1908 0.0 Indigo, the brand’s first alcohol free expression.

Lesaffre, a major player in fermentation and microorganisms, has expanded its Baking Center in Shanghai with the installation of new state-of-the-art industrial production lines.

Amid an ongoing dispute between Ben & Jerry’s and its parent group The Magnum Ice Cream Company, three of the ice cream brand’s independent board members are set to be removed.