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Candian plant-based snack company Trubar has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Turkish CPG company ETİ Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret, for approximately CAD 201 million (approx. $142 million).

Haribo has teamed up with Korean pop star Jennie to launch Haribo Ruby Hearts, a limited-edition line of sweet-and-sour strawberry heart-shaped gummies inspired by her debut studio album.

Musgrave, one of Ireland’s largest food retail, wholesale and foodservice groups, has announced the acquisition of Bradford-based Delifresh, a specialist supplier of whole and prepared fruit, vegetables and chilled products.

Indian hot condiments brand Kaatil has expanded its product lineup with the launch of Hot Barbeque Sauce No. 9, a spicy new addition built around the country’s legendary Bhoot Jolokia chilli.

The EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy sets out plans to support fermentation-based food innovation, as the Netherlands becomes the first EU country to permit public tastings of fermentation-made novel foods.

Beyond Meat been ordered to pay fellow alt-meat company Vegadelphia Foods $38.9 million in damages, after a federal court jury found it liable for trademark infringement.

Nestlé Bangladesh is facing a legal battle over the sale of KitKats in the country after food inspectors alleged that the chocolate wafers posed a risk to public health.

WRAP has confirmed the first 53 organisations to sign the UK Packaging Pact, a new ten-year voluntary agreement set to launch in April 2026 and replace the UK Plastics Pact.

The Autumn Budget, announced on 26 November, reflects the continuing challenges for businesses across the UK, including the food and drink sector.

Dina Foods has invested £1 million in manufacturing improvements over the past three years to support growing demand for its bakery, confectionery and savoury products.

We speak to Daryl Pek, co-founder of Mottainai Food Tech, parent company of Jiro Meat, about the company's recent expansion and the future of sustainable food production.

Genius Gourmet, an innovator in better-for-you snacks has debuted its latest product line: Protein Puffs, launching in Buffalo and Cheddar Cheese flavours.