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US President Donald Trump announced a ban on a range of Canadian alcoholic beverages and dairy products yesterday (8 September 2026), the latest move in an ongoing trade war between the North American countries.

Spanish food group Grupo Fuertes has acquired Teruel-based Jamones Albarracín.

Austrian food-tech company Revo Foods has launched Cottage Protein+, a chilled, fermented plant-based alternative to cottage cheese.

Pladis is expanding its McVitie’s brand beyond biscuits in China, launching a brand-new McVitie’s Flipz range in the market, designed for local tastes.

CH Guenther & Son has opened a new Centre of Excellence at its Coventry bakery.

Kraft Heinz has appointed Lucy Hovey as chief financial officer for its UK and Ireland business, succeeding Darren Vries, who is stepping down after over eight years.

US functional F&B brand Laird Superfood has appointed Mark Johnson as chief financial officer, effective from 1 October 2026.

Frozen mochi brand Little Moons is tapping into one of 2026’s defining flavour trends with the launch of a limited-edition Strawberry Matcha Latte Mochi.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) has inaugurated a 67,000 sq ft Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Pune, India.

Patco Products has launched Starplex Nova, the first commercial product in its new Nova NextGen Emulsifier platform, designed to support food manufacturers seeking greater flexibility in clean-label formulations.