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Tyson Foods has unveiled plans for a substantial investment of nearly $23.5 million to expand and modernise its facility in Henderson County, Kentucky, US.

Mott’s, a brand under General Mills, has expanded its product line with the introduction of soft baked apple filled bars, aiming to capture a share of the growing on-the-go snack market

Bubbies Ice Cream, a brand of mochi ice cream in the natural food sector, has been acquired by Marubeni Corporation, a major Japanese trading and investment firm.

The divestiture encompasses several well-known yogurt brands, including Yoplait, Go-Gurt, Oui, Mountain High and :ratio, along with manufacturing facilities located in Tennessee and Michigan.

Powerade has launched its newest product, Powerade Xtra Sour, expanding its portfolio of sports drinks with three bold flavours: Cherry Kicker, Grape Shocker and Peach Pucker.

Walmart has opened its first owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas.

Hot on the heels of Nestlé USA’s announcement to eliminate all FD&C synthetic colours from its US food and beverage products by mid-2026, JM Smucker has revealed a significant policy shift, aiming to remove all FD&C colours from its consumer food portfolio by the end of 2027.

Dole has launched a new line of Dole Whip frozen desserts into US retail, building on the success of its popular foodservice brand.

Mars' proposed acquisition of Kellanova has received a crucial endorsement from the US Federal Trade Commission, but now faces scrutiny from the European Commission.