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According to a Sky News report, European Pizza Group – which is jointly owned by Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners – is ‘closing in on’ a deal to buy premium pizza brand Crosta Mollica.

Suntory Global Innovation Center has identified a genetic region linked to drought tolerance in hops.

From today (12 August 2026), new measures under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation apply across the European Union, aiming to promote a circular economy and strengthen the Single Market for packaging.

Metsä Group is investing approximately €25 million in a new production line for its Muoto fibre-based food packaging in Finland.

Nestlé and Danone are under investigation by prosecutors in Austria over the major recalls of several infant formula products due to cereulide contamination earlier this year.

Lotus Bakeries has announced plans to invest at least €500 million in expanding global production capacity for its flagship Biscoff brand.

Orkla Snacks has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in The European Candy Group (CCI), a European producer of vegan sugar confectionery products.

Crespel & Deiters has announced the launch of Lory Crumb Colored, a range of colourful crumbs for breading and toppings, made with natural colourants.

Jungbunzlauer has appointed Marcus von Twistern as executive vice president (EVP) operations.