from bringing meat and dairy products into Great Britain from the EU to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Offending goods will be seized and destroyed, and travellers may face fines of up to £5,000. Zeichner, said: “This government will do whatever it takes to protect British farmers from foot and mouth

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Nestlé has posted organic sales growth of 8.5% for the first nine months, driven by price hikes aimed billion approx.) and raised its full-year guidance, saying it now expects organic growth of “around 8%,” up In the first nine months, Nestlé reported high-single-digit sales growth for its coffee business, and

Mondelēz International has announced plans for a £15 million investment to bring more Dairy Milk production to Cadbury's “home” at Bournville. The company will invest £11 million to create a new production line, as it plans to consolidate the majority of its Cadbury Dairy Milk tablet production at the Birmingham site. Mondelēz says that the new ‘line of the future’ will enable 125 million more of the large sharing bars to be made at the factory annually. Alongside the new line, Mondelēz is planning to invest a further £4 million at Bournville in increasing chocolate production capacity, to meet demand. “At a time when manufacturing in the UK is facing significant challenges, it has never been more vital to secure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of our business,” said Louise Stigant, UK managing director, Mondelēz International. “We now have an opportunity at Bournville to further invest in its future as the home and heart of Cadbury by bringing more Cadbury Dairy Milk production to Bournville. “This investment will continue the modernising of our production processes at Bournville and ensure we are meeting the need for a highly efficient and robust supply infrastructure for our iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk tablets.” The Bournville factory produces five and a half million blocks of Cadbury Dairy Milk every day. The site also makes products including Wispa and Cadbury Creme Eggs. According to Mondelēz, five years ago production costs at Bournville were three times those of similar factories in Germany and other European markets. The company says that it has invested more than £80 million at the site since 2014 and that as a result, production efficiency has increased by more than 30% during the same period.

UK canned fruit brand Del Monte has launched frozen British strawberries, available exclusively in Iceland Martin Tilney, senior commercial director for foods for Europe at Del Monte, said: “We are thrilled to Del Monte British Strawberries are currently available for £2.25 at Iceland stores.

Del Monte Foods has selected three successful bidders for substantially all of its assets following a Under the proposed transactions, Fresh Del Monte Produce will acquire Del Monte Foods’ vegetable, tomato The deal includes the Del Monte and S&W packaged vegetable brands; Del Monte, Contadina and Take Root Fresh Del Monte will also assume global ownership of the Del Monte brand and related intellectual property Foods’ brands and operations,” said Greg Longstreet, CEO of Del Monte Foods.

Kellogg's has expanded its Pop-Tarts line with the addition of a Snickerdoodle cookie flavour. ' growing cookie line-up, which already includes Frosted Chocolate Chip Pop-Tarts and Cookies & Crème Pop-Tarts. David Greci, senior brand manager, Pop-Tarts, said: "We know our fans love a 'dessert for breakfast' Besides, who needs a cookie jar when you've got a toaster and a box of Pop-Tarts?"

Fara Customised Functional Solutions from Faravelli Group are crafted to optimise texture, flavour and stability in both food and nutraceutical formulations, allowing for the precise and efficient development of innovative products. In the highly competitive food and nutraceutical sectors, consistency, sensory appeal and physical stability are paramount. Customised functional systems serve as strategic enablers, refining formulation processes, enhancing product characteristics and ensuring scalability in production. Launched by Faravelli Group in the early 2000s, Fara Customised Functional Solutions represents a proprietary line engineered to meet the rigorous demands of R&D professionals. Each solution is the result of in-depth ingredient knowledge and functional expertise, precisely tailored to meet the unique needs of the final product and its specific production conditions. Fara Customised Functional Solutions are highly versatile, supporting a wide array of applications across various industries. These include jams, spreadable cheeses, sauces, gelées, ice cream toppings, beverages, emulsions and protein-based products. In the nutraceutical space, Fara Customised Functional Solutions help design targeted formulations that address key health concerns such as cognitive function, sleep quality, stress relief, gut microbiota support, immune modulation, cardiovascular protection and beauty-from-within concepts. A particular emphasis is placed on the plant-based sector, where replicating the sensory qualities of traditional products presents unique formulation challenges. Fara Customised Functional Solutions improve creaminess, juiciness, texture, elasticity and thermal and storage stability in plant-based dairy alternatives, meat substitutes, sauces and cheeses. What sets Fara apart is its adaptability and commitment to continuous innovation. With direct support from Faravelli's R&D team, manufacturers gain access to state-of-the-art technical expertise and collaborative development capabilities, accelerating time-to-market while aligning with ever-evolving consumer demands. This year, Fara Customised Functional Solutions is expanding its offering with the launch of functional gummies that blend exceptional taste with powerful functionality. Following the enthusiastic reception at FiEurope last year, the demand for convenient and tasty wellness products inspired the creation of these gummies. They provide an enjoyable and effective way for consumers to achieve their health goals without sacrificing flavor. Fara Customised Functional Solutions will be on display at Vitafoods Europe 2025 in Barcelona, a premier event for functional food and nutraceutical innovations. We are excited to introduce our new functional gummies for the first time at this event. Visit us at stand 3H168 to explore the latest developments and discuss customised solutions tailored to your product challenges. See you in Barcelona, 20-22 May – don’t miss out! Find out more about FARA Customised Functional Solutions on our website .

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Fresh produce companies, Fresh Del Monte and Church Brothers Farms, have announced a strategic agreement involving the sale and transfer of key assets from Fresh Del Monte’s Mann Packing business. Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, CEO and chairman of Fresh Del Monte Produce, said: “This is a complementary move For Fresh Del Monte, the divestiture reflects a sharpened focus on its fruit and fresh-cut categories

German natural dietary fibre specialist Taiyo has joined forces with Asiros to develop and market two new high-in-fibre fruit powder ranges under the BerryShield brand. The new premium blends combine the benefits of Taiyo’s water-soluble prebiotic Sunfiber with the natural effects of individual fruits in different quality grades. BerryShield Premium Conventional and BerryShield Organic can be used for multiple applications in the nutraceuticals sector and the food and beverage industry for customers in the EMEA region. “We are very excited about our cooperation with Taiyo and the creation of innovative prebiotic juice powders made with Sunfiber,” said Carsten Aalundm, COO and commercial director of Asiros Nordic. The first products in the lines will be launched this summer and will come from the berry varieties tartcherry, elderberry and lingonberry. BerryShield Premium Conventional and BerryShield Organic powders can be consumed pure or processed in applications. Taiyo’s 100% natural, ISO-certified dietary fibre Sunfiber is non-viscous and derived from partially hydrolysed guar gum – which is clinically proven to be compatible with a low FODMAP diet, and effective in lowering the glycemic index and supporting digestion. With their new range, the companies aim to meet demand for food and beverage formulations that offer health and wellness benefits, while containing natural ingredients. “Taiyo and Asiros are pursuing similar goals by bringing products to market that are technologically convincing, and can offer added health value. In the collaboration, we combine our comprehensive know-how in natural plant-based premium ingredients,” said Stefan Siebrecht, managing director of Taiyo. Denmark-based Asiros is a producer of organic products from natural raw fruits and plant-based ingredients.