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Cayuga Milk Ingredients (CMI), in partnership with food packaging company Tetra Pak, has opened a new consumer goods plant in Auburn, Cayuga County, as part of a $270 million expansion of its New York state operations.

Shinkei Systems, a US-based seafood robotics company, has successfully raised $22 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Founders Fund and Interlagos.

Hormel Foods has announced that John Ghingo will be promoted to the role of president, becoming the 11th person to hold the position in the company’s nearly 135-year history.

US snack bar brand Nature’s Bakery has unveiled its latest product innovation: Hearty Bars.

Packaged food and drink sold in Texas containing certain artificial ingredients will require on-pack warning labels following the signing of Senate Bill 25 by Governor Greg Abbott this weekend.

Kettle Brand is venturing into the summer snack market with the introduction of its limited-edition Chilli Crisp chips, a product that capitalises on the growing popularity of chilli crisp as a flavour profile.

Specialities Inc, a US-based producer and distributor of deli food products, has introduced a 5kg artisan gouda infused with pumpkin spice flavours.

Food giants Kraft Heinz and General Mills have this week announced they will commit to removing artificial colours from all of their US food products by the end of 2027.

Veritable Distillery, a Connecticut-based producer of historically-inspired spirits, has introduced its new Limoncello, a summer aperitif crafted with traditional methods and a focus on authenticity.