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General Mills has launched a new Dark Chocolate variant of its Reese’s Puffs cereal, marking the first major flavour expansion since the brand’s 1994 debut.

DS Smith, a subsidiary of International Paper, has appointed James Lomax as the new managing director for its UK and Ireland Packaging division.

Dawn Foods UK & Ireland has added a White Chocolate variant to its Delicream range of ready-to-use cream fillings.

Activist investor Elliott Management Corp is reportedly on the verge of finalising a settlement with PepsiCo, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Arla is investing nearly SEK 70 million (€6 million) in its Falkenberg dairy in Sweden to expand production of Keso cottage cheese.

Premium soda brand Jamu has introduced a new flavour, Cucumber & Pineapple, marking the fourth addition to its all-natural beverage range.

Alpla Group has announced the establishment of a new recycling company focused on developing a food-grade high-density polyethylene recycling process.

FoodBev speaks to two pioneering businesses that are shaping the future of Italy’s agri-food landscape. Coccola, the natural better-for-you sweetener, and LaGemma Venture, an investment hub dedicated to Italian agri-food start-ups, both share a mission rooted in sustainability, innovation and meaningful consumer impact.

Annick Verween, head of Biotope by VIB, told FoodBev and our sister site, New Tech Foods, more about the important role of incubators.

Smartek by Nektium aims to enhance the performance and application of botanicals in a range of supplements and functional food and beverage products.