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Conagra Brands has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas, through a multi-year investment of approximately $220 million.

Investor Starboard Value has delivered a letter to Lamb Weston, urging the potato product producer to double its current cost savings targets and review its portfolio.

Genius Gourmet has partnered with hot sauce brand Tapatío to launch a new range of high-protein snack puffs, expanding its better-for-you snacking portfolio.

Babybel is expanding its snack cheese portfolio with the launch of Babybel PRO, a new mini cheese designed to deliver both protein and probiotics.

Flowers Foods has appointed Michelle Lorge as president of Simple Mills, as founder Katlin Smith steps down from her CEO role.

US-based coffee and functional nutrition brand Bulletproof has unveiled a ‘first-of-its-kind’ innovation: Coffee + Creatine.

Talenti is expanding its portfolio with two globally inspired SKUs: Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Gelato and Paradise Passionfruit Sorbetto.

M2 Ingredients has announced the launch of M2Brew, an ingredient solution engineered for mushroom coffee applications to ensure bioactive compounds survive the brewing process.

Cal-Maine Foods has announced the acquisition of the foods assets of Creighton Brothers, including Crystal Lake, for approximately $128.5m.