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Nexture strengthens Middle East presence with acquisition of Dubai’s La Crema
Nexture has announced its acquisition of La Crema, a Dubai-based manufacturer of chocolate and food ingredients for bakery, ice cream and fine pastry applications.
Avara announces £100m investment programme to strengthen UK poultry production
Avara has announced plans to invest more than £100 million in its UK poultry operations over the next three years.
Nestlé weighs action after Russia places its business under temporary control
Nestlé is assessing its options after Russia placed its local business under temporary external administration.
Packaging Europe welcomes you to the Sustainable Packaging Summit this November
Packaging Europe is hosting the Sustainable Packaging Summit at the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre, Utrecht, on 10-12 November 2026, and this year, you can join for just €49 with an Expo Only pass.
Nestlé Canada invests $35m to expand Toronto confectionery factory
Nestlé Canada has completed an investment of more than CAD $50 million to expand and modernise its Toronto facility.
CMA begins formal Phase 1 inquiry into McCormick and Unilever merger
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has begun its Phase 1 inquiry into McCormick & Co’s acquisition of Unilever’s food business.
Major CPG players launch The PaperFlex Consortium to drive paper-based flexible packaging innovation
A new initiative – The PaperFlex Consortium – has launched today, comprising six global consumer goods companies, aiming to accelerate the development of responsibly designed paper-based alternatives to flexible plastic packaging.
Coca-Cola to invest $10bn into US operations by 2030
The Coca-Cola Company has committed to investing $10 billion into its US infrastructure from 2026 through 2030, including new or expanded production, distribution and office facilities.
Hain Celestial to sell international business to Aurelius in $323m cash deal
US-headquartered Hain Celestial has entered into an agreement to sell its international business to global private equity firm Aurelius, aiming to streamline its portfolio and create a more ‘focused’ North American business.
LIS by Lesaffre expands Strasbourg drying capacity with new fluidised-bed technology
LIS by Lesaffre is investing in new drying capacity and processing technology at its Strasbourg facility in France.
Glanbia names Wendy Chang Smith as CFO as Mark Garvey retires
Glanbia has appointed Wendy Chang Smith as its next chief financial officer.
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