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Nutrifood and Australia’s ViPlus Dairy have introduced GippsNature Organic A2, the first product under their new international joint venture, ViPlus Nutritional Australia, marking a major milestone in the companies’ long-term partnership and sets the foundation for an ambitious global expansion strategy.

Freshways, one of the UK’s largest independent dairy suppliers, has unveiled plans for a £25 million investment in a state-of-the-art dairy processing facility in West Bromwich.

French biotech firm Standing Ovation has partnered with the Bel Group to achieve the first industrial-scale production of caseins derived from dairy serums through precision fermentation.

Meiji is set to launch a new line of functional yogurt products designed to address blood sugar management.

Frozen Greek yogurt brand Yasso, part of the Magnum Ice Cream Company, has expanded its range in the better-for-you dessert category with the launch of its new 14-ounce spoonable frozen Greek yogurt line, which is now available at Target stores across the US.

PAI Partners has announced the completion of a €3.6 billion equity transaction to establish a new ownership structure for its roughly 50% stake in Froneri, the global ice cream giant jointly owned with Nestlé.

Yeo Valley Organic has expanded its Little Yeos range with the launch of new Little Yeos Organic Yogurt & Oats Pots

Yakult Honsha has established a new European research and development centre in the Netherlands, strengthening its global innovation network.

Ehrmann Cornish Dairy has unveiled plans for a £20 million investment in a new state-of-the-art chilled dessert production facility at the Trewithen Dairy site in Glynn Valley, Cornwall.