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Tetra Pak has announced the launch of its first industrial bioreactor, designed to enable scalable fermentation with reduced operational cost.

New Culture has strengthened its intellectual property portfolio after securing a second US patent covering cheese made with animal-free casein.

The European Commission has published its new Protein Action Plan alongside a Livestock Strategy, aiming to boost the resilience of Europe’s agri-food sector and address market challenges.

Gravity Theory has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two new fruit-flavoured ciders, Berry Cherry and Hazy Pineapple.

Germany's soft drinks industry has criticised proposals to introduce a sugar tax on beverages from 2027.

Welch's Fruit Snacks is expanding into the functional snack category with the launch of Welch's Probiotic Yogofruits.

Unilever has expanded its Korean-inspired noodle brand Namdong with the launch of a new creamy cheese flavour, following the brand’s debut in 2025.

Varun Beverages Limited, one of PepsiCo's franchise bottlers, is strengthening its presence in East Africa through the acquisition of Devyani Food Industries

Associated British Foods has successfully completed its £75 million acquisition of Hovis from private equity firm Endless, creating a newly merged Hovis Bakeries business.

Royal A-ware and Grupo TGT have agreed to merge, in a move aimed at strengthening their position in the international cheese market.