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Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) has launched four new cheese products ahead of the summer season, expanding its portfolio with spicy and smoky options.

Brazilian dairy company Grupo Piracanjuba has announced the acquisition of Santa Barbara Indústria e Comércio de Bens e Laticínios (Natulact), a cheese manufacturer based in Nossa Senhora da Glória, Sergipe.

Bel UK is set to introduce Mini Babybel Protein, a new addition to its popular Babybel cheese snack line, in response to the increasing consumer focus on protein-rich diets.

Valio is investing €30 million to expand its cheese maturation capacity at the Joensuu production plant in Finland.

Bel Brands-owned Boursin Cheese has launched a new limited-edition flavour, Lemon & Dill, aimed at enhancing spring and summer culinary experiences.

Bega Cheese has announced plans to close its Strathmerton, Australia, cheese processing and packaging facility by mid-2026, consolidating operations at its Ridge Street site in Bega, New South Wales.

Lactalis has agreed to acquire Portuguese cheese manufacturer Queijos Tavares from Crest Capital Partners.

Athenos has partnered with chilli-lime seasoning brand Tajín to launch a new product: Athenos Tajín Feta Cheese.

Utz Brands has introduced two new limited-time flavours of Cheese Balls: Utz Red Hot and Utz Cheese Pizza Mike’s Hot Honey Cheese Balls.