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The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Jennifer Mann will step down as executive vice president and president of its North America Operating Unit.

According to FT reporting, Unilever is exploring a bid for US-based supplements maker Thorne.

Speciality ingredients and chemicals company IMCD has opened its new Food & Nutrition US Technical Hub in New Jersey, US, alongside a Pharmaceutical Technical Centre. The new facilities, located at IMCD’s new offices in Allendale, are part of the company’s global network of more than 80 technical centres. These centres are designed to facilitate technical development and knowledge sharing, offering expanded laboratory capabilities for product innovation alongside a learning space for...

Food System Innovations (FSI) has launched the Food Intelligence Lab, a new interdisciplinary initiative designed to build the AI infrastructure needed to accelerate research and development across the sustainable protein sector. Backed by a $2 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund awarded last year, the lab will develop open-source datasets, machine learning models and benchmarking tools that aim to shorten product development timelines and improve the sensory performance of plant-based...

The White House has urged Congress to replace a proposed ban on hemp products with regulatory framework.

The Hershey Company has appointed Heather Hoytink as President, US, effective 8 July 2026.

Egglife Foods has expanded its range of egg white wraps with the launch of a new chocolate flavour, available exclusively at Target stores across the US.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has announced plans to idle its plant in St. Albans, Vermont, and close the adjoining St. Albans Creamery & Supply store, affecting around 80 employees.

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has appointed Heather Soubra as senior vice president, strategic initiatives and industry relations.