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New Zealand-based dairy giant Fonterra has announced a divestment of its global consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for $2.3 billion.

Keychain, a start-up in the consumer packaged goods sector, has secured $30m in Series B funding, in a round led by Wellington Management, with participation from BoxGroup.

Fonterra will move forward with the sale of its global consumer business, alongside its integrated operations in Oceania and Sri Lanka.

Unilever will launch a series of limited-edition pink packaging for its brands during Asda’s annual Tickled Pink campaign this October.

Epicurium’s founder Ben Mckechnie explores key seasonal snacking trends to reveal consumer buying patterns throughout the year.

Unilever plans to slash a third of its office-based roles in Europe by the end of 2025 as part of a broader effort to revive growth.