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Unilever reportedly exploring bid for Thorne in potential $4bn deal – Financial Times
According to FT reporting, Unilever is exploring a bid for US-based supplements maker Thorne.
IMCD opens new food and nutrition hub in New Jersey, US
Speciality ingredients and chemicals company IMCD has opened its new Food & Nutrition US Technical Hub in New Jersey, US, alongside a Pharmaceutical Technical Centre. The new facilities, located at IMCD’s new offices in Allendale, are part of the company’s global network of more than 80 technical centres. These centres are designed to facilitate technical development and knowledge sharing, offering expanded laboratory capabilities for product innovation alongside a learning space for...
US government signals shift on hemp policy, calling for regulatory framework over ban
The White House has urged Congress to replace a proposed ban on hemp products with regulatory framework.
Diageo restructuring may impact 150 roles in Ireland
Around 150 roles in Ireland may be impacted as part of organisational changes at Diageo.
Sweet dreams: Nutraceuticals lead the booming sleep support market
An increasing tendency to view health and wellness holistically, paired with a shift toward natural, botanical remedies, has seen a growing number of consumers turning to nutraceuticals with dreams of achieving those elusive, restorative eight hours.
Why powder producers are turning to liquid formats for food supplement and nutrition products
Erik Borjesson, centre of expertise manager for prepared food at Tetra Pak, explores how the protein trend is shaping RTD product development.
Co-op expands RTD portfolio with Hugo Spritz and Aperitivo Spritz cans
Co-op has expanded its ready-to-drink (RTD) alcohol range with the launch of two new cocktail-inspired spritz cans.
Start-up of the month: Haskapa
In this instalment of Start-up of the Month we speak to Evie Kemp, founder, physician and research director of Haskapa, a UK-based, science-led nutrition company built around the haskap berry.
Suntory invests £14.5m in UK blackcurrant processing facility
Suntory Beverage & Food (SBF) GB&I has invested £14.5 million in a new blackcurrant processing facility in Herefordshire, as part of efforts to strengthen its UK supply chain for Ribena production.
Tango adds Strawberry variant to core soft drinks portfolio
Tango is expanding its permanent soft drinks range with the launch of Tango Strawberry, as the brand looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for strawberry-flavoured carbonates.
Heineken names JDE Peet’s chief Rafael Oliveira as next CEO
Heineken has named Rafael Oliveira, chief executive of JDE Peet's, as its next chair of the executive and CEO.
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