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Danone North America celebrated the opening of a new $65m production line at its manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, this week.

Breakfast food brand Kodiak has launched two new product lines in the US: Trail Bars and Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches.

PepsiCo has ceased manufacturing operations at its Frito-Lay processing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California, ending five decades of production at the site.

Nissin Foods USA will launch a new limited-edition flavour of its popular Cup Noodles brand: Dill Pickle.

The JM Smucker Company is grappling with operational and financial challenges as it integrates Hostess Brands, which it acquired in November 2023.

Sauz, a rapidly growing brand known for its innovative approach to tomato sauce, has announced the successful closure of a $12 million funding round led by Cavu Consumer Partners.

Krispy Kreme has finalised the sale of its remaining ownership stake in Insomnia Cookies, a move that underscores the company's commitment to financial restructuring and strategic growth.

The Kraft Heinz Not Company – the plant-based joint venture of Kraft Heinz and NotCo – has unveiled two new products, NotMayo Chipotle Squeeze and Kraft NotMac & Cheese Cups.

US-based snack brand LesserEvil has launched Cheezmos, a new cheese puff product that aims to capture the nostalgia of traditional snacks while prioritising clean ingredients.