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Lactalis Canada has entered the frozen yogurt category through a new licensing agreement with Nestlé Canada.

Ferrero Group has made a substantial $445 million investment to expand its production facility in Brantford, Ontario in Canada. This expansion is expected to create approximately 500 new jobs and enhance the company's manufacturing capabilities in the region.

Prime Drink Group has signed a binding letter of intent to buy a majority stake in functional drinks brand Relax Downlow.

Novolex has finalised its merger with Pactiv Evergreen in a $6.7 billion transaction.

DSM-Firmenich has won its patent infringement case against Canada-based Mara Renewables Corporation and its UK subsidiary, Algal Omega-3.

US president Donald Trump has suspended tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico that are covered by the USMCA trade deal.

F&B giants such as Mondelez International and Diageo have already warned of the potential impact and uncertainty caused by the tariffs.

In its 2025 interim results announcement, Diageo scrapped its medium-term guidance due to macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.

General Mills has sold its Canadian yogurt operations to French dairy cooperative Sodiaal, marking a shift in its North American portfolio.