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French ingredient company Verley has raised $38 million in an oversubscribed Series A round to expand production of precision-fermented whey proteins and enter the US market, just four years after its founding.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a refrigerated cheese dip line under its licensed Borden brand.

The new appointment comes as the foodtech firm looks to scale production of its plant-based fat system in Europe and compete directly with butter on cost.

Bubly Sparkling Water has launched limited-edition flavours and themed packaging tied to the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie from Illumination and Nintendo, which arrives in cinemas on 1 April 2026.

Keurig Dr Pepper has announced updated financing plans and transaction timelines for its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and its separation into two independent companies.

Beverage production technology provider CO2Sustain has merged its two flagship solutions, CO2Sustain and TasteMod2, into a single, next-generation product.

On 11 February 2026, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the long-running Dairy UK v Oatly AB case, unanimously dismissing Oatly’s appeal and finding that Oatly’s trade mark 'Post Milk Generation' was invalid.

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has announced plans to open a new Packaging Design Studio in Milan in summer 2026.

Snack maker McKee Foods has launched a new single-serve birthday-themed cake under its Little Debbie brand, introducing a grab-and-go option designed for everyday snacking occasions.

Cargill has entered into a partnership with Kokomodo, an Israeli food-tech company that produces functional cacao ingredients through cellular agriculture.