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The appointment follows news last week that McGuinness would step down from Impossible Foods after four years as chief executive officer.

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.

Kingswood Capital to acquire Coveris’ paper packaging unit as the European group focuses on flexible plastics and sustainability-driven assets.

Tattooed Chef is entering the pizza segment with a new cottage cheese-based crust, as manufacturers race to add protein and functionality to mainstream comfort foods.

Fresh Del Monte Produce has received approval from the US Bankruptcy Court to acquire select assets of California-based Del Monte Foods Corporation.

JBS is expanding its manufacturing base in the Middle East with a $150m joint venture in Oman, aiming to strengthen its capability in the Middle East.

Sublime Butter has partnered with craft chocolatier Harth Chocolate to launch No. 20 Hot Chocolate Butter, a limited-edition collaborative product.

Takis is launching six new Rolled snack flavours this spring, ranging from zero heat to hot, under its 'All Intense, Not All Spicy' campaign.

Yili Group has appointed Alex Turnbull as CEO to lead its five New Zealand companies: Westland Milk Products, Oceania Dairy, Canary, EasiYo and Pure Nutrition.

Trubar has been acquired by Turkish snack giant ETi Gıda in an all-cash transaction valued at $173 million.