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- Mondelēz net revenue up 0.2% despite struggle in Latin America
Earlier this month, the company revealed plans to move its global headquarters from the Chicago suburb
- Unilever and Co-op launch smart ice cream vending machine in UK
UK retailer Co-op has partnered with Unilever to launch a new smart ice cream vending machine in its "With warmer, summer months now just around the corner, we are delighted to team up with Unilever to bring this smart vending machine to our store for shoppers to pop in for ices. Over the coming months, we aim to have more than 20 of the machines in selected stores or at outdoor "Collaborating on this project started with the goal of making ice cream more accessible for shoppers
- Walmart and HomeValet pilot smart coolers for grocery deliveries
Walmart has announced that it will be testing out grocery deliveries using a HomeValet’s smart box to receive deliveries from their local Walmart directly in a temperature-controlled HomeValet-powered smart Powered by an internet of things (IoT) platform, HomeValet’s smart box has three temperature-controlled When it is time for a delivery to be made, the smart box also communicates with the delivery provider ’s device, giving them secure access to the smart box to complete the delivery.
- Smart oven and ready-to-cook meal firm Tovala secures $30m in funding
Chicago-based food start-up Tovala has closed a $30 million Series C funding round to fuel the growth of its smart oven and self-cook meal service. It marks Tovala’s second fundraise in six months, bringing its total to over $50 million. Throughout the year, the start-up increased its employees by 40%, launched more than 400 new meals in and we appreciate the partnership of Left Lane Capital to help our business reach more people in the months
- M&M's and Snickers producer Mars confirms $35.9bn Kellanova acquisition
consumer brands, combining Mars's chocolate products with Kellanova's snack offerings, which include Pop-Tarts
- Saveggy introduces additive-free, edible plant-based coating for fresh produce
Swedish food-tech start-up Saveggy has introduced an additive-free, edible plant-based coating for fresh The company is launching a one-month pilot for cucumbers in Sweden together with retailer ICA and vegetable The test marks a key milestone in the start-up’s journey, transitioning from R&D to commercial scale. With the first industrial machine in place at Odlarna’s facility, and capacity ramping up, Saveggy is
- Energy shockwaves: How the Iran crisis is hitting food and drink
At the same time, tankers in the region started to come under attack, pushing war-risk insurance premiums shipping delays, LNG production cannot be reinstated quickly, with some estimates suggesting it could take months to 30% compared to before the start of the conflict. In previous years, this has made the spring and summer important months to rebuild reserves ahead of In that environment, the businesses best placed to navigate the months ahead will be those that act early
- Vow launches quail parfait, becomes third company to bring cell-based product to market
Australian start-up and cell-based meet pioneer Vow has unveiled Quailia, an entirely new food crafted The Cell Base: "The Singapore Food Agency independently assessed our entire product and process from start The result is a delightful contradiction rich yet delicate with a unique weightless, melt-in-your-mouth -27 April, with continued roll out ‘at some of the finest restaurants in the country' in the coming months *Israeli start-up Aleph Farms secured a 'no questions' letter from the Israeli Ministry of Health in
- Heinz introduces Spiced Chickpea Big Soup in time for winter
Kraft Heinz is set to warm up the winter season in the UK with the launch of its latest product, Spiced positioned as a 'hug in a bowl,' designed to provide both comfort and nourishment during the colder months roll out to other major retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose, ASDA and Ocado in the coming months encourage trial, the new flavour will participate in multibuy promotions, with introductory pricing starting
- The Collective unveils limited-edition spiced plum and custard yogurt
Collective, said: “We’re delighted to have them back in market, trailblazing on utterly unique flavours and mouth-watering Our role has always been to shake up the dairy category and making things more exciting for consumers The new flavour is part of The Collective's gourmet limited edition, which operates on a six-month rolling custard flavour is currently available in Sainsbury’s and Ocado, as well as Waitrose, by the end of the month
- Lucky Energy taps into nostalgia with slush energy drink launch
The three-SKU line-up, Blue Razz, Cherry Slush and Strawberry Slush, draws inspiration from classic frozen Strawberry Slush is set to roll out later this month, with the full Slush range becoming a core addition online in a 12-pack format, the SLUSH range is expected to expand into retail channels in the coming months , supporting Lucky Energy’s continued scale-up across the US market.
- East Pizzas launches first retail range of sourdough dough balls, bases and topped pizzas
a new range of dough balls, pizza bases and ready-to-cook topped pizzas, set to roll out from next month has expanded into e-commerce and foodservice, now producing around 250,000 sourdough dough balls each month They deliver the delicious texture and flavour of truly authentic sourdough and crisp up beautifully retail range will be sold fresh in chiller-friendly packaging and can be refrigerated or frozen for up to three months.










