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Coca-Cola has recalled some of its beverage products in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands due to higher levels of chlorate.

Hochland has teamed up with Those Vegan Cowboys, to test the start-up’s cow-free casein in semi-hard and hard cheeses.

In a move to bolster its presence in the European market, Westfalia has acquired Syros, a Belgian manufacturer of avocado-based products.

Belgian dairy companies Vache Bleue Group and Flanders Food Production (FFP) have merged to form the European Dairy Company.

Revo Foods and Paleo have announced a new partnership to develop plant-based salmon alternatives containing precision-fermented myoglobin.

Belgian brewery Brouwerij Martens has announced its acquisition of United Dutch Breweries from European investment company Gimv.

Lidl Netherlands will lower prices on plant-based products, making them equal to or cheaper than their traditional counterparts.

Sappi Europe is expanding its portfolio with three new barrier paper solutions for food and beverage applications.

Lotte Confectionery-owned premium Belgian chocolate brand and manufacturer Guylian has appointed Leen Baeten as its new chief executive.