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New Messyface brand aims to refresh UK's fruit spreads category
A new UK start-up, Messyface, is launching its range of better-for-you spreads this month, aiming to bring a modern uplift to the nation’s jams and preserves aisles.
Cottage cheese brand Good Culture secures $500m investment from L Catterton
L Catterton has announced the acquisition of Good Culture, a rapidly growing cottage cheese brand, in a deal valued at more than $500 million.
UK government initiates consultation to phase out caged hen systems
The UK govt has initiated a consultation aimed at phasing out the use of caged systems for laying hens, a move that could reshape animal welfare standards.
Freja launches new bone broth range for cooking
Freja, a player in the UK bone broth market, has unveiled a new Cooking Bone Broth range, designed specifically for culinary applications.
Hormel Foods makes leadership changes amid focus on fresh pork and ready meats
Hormel Foods has announced the upcoming retirements of two key executives, Mark Morey and Paul Peil, as part of its ongoing strategic evolution.
Impossible Foods joins forces with yeast protein start-up Equii
The partnership marks Impossible's expansion into new protein-boosted products that are complementary to its meat alternatives, including grain-based breads and pasta.
Atlantic Beef Products secures $1.63m federal investment to expand halal processing capacity
Atlantic Beef Products (ABPI) is set to enhance its halal beef processing capabilities following a federal investment of up to CAD 2.26 million (approx. $1.63 million) through Canada’s Kosher and Halal Investment Programme.
The Compleat Food Group completes Greencore sauces and soups acquisition; appoints new UK managing director
The Compleat Food Group has completed the acquisition of Greencore’s sauces and soups business in Bristol, UK, following approval from the Competition and Markets Authority.
Mars Food & Nutrition appoints Tim Mooney as general manager for UK and Ireland
Mars Food & Nutrition has appointed Tim Mooney to the role of general manager for UK and Ireland, effective 2 February 2026.
Pillsbury launches pistachio cake mix and whipped frosting
Pillsbury Baking has expanded its baking mix portfolio with the launch of Pillsbury Moist Supreme Pistachio Cake Mix and Pillsbury Whipped Pistachio Frosting.
Food waste set to cost global supply chains $540bn in 2026, Avery Dennison report finds
The economic cost of food waste across the global retail and food supply chain is forecast to reach $540 billion in 2026, up from $526 billion last year, according to new research from Avery Dennison.
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