PHE reports a 3% reduction in sugar in food products in the last 4years, way below their target
ENGLAND – Public Health England (PHE) has released a report that shows a small 3%…
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SodaStream partners with Bubly sparkling water to launch Bubly Drops
USA – PepsiCo’s SodaStream has collaborated with the Bubly sparkling water brand to release a…
Pepsico India commits to double its business from snacks business to meet increasing demand
INDIA – PepsiCo, an American multinational food, snack & beverage corporation, has committed to double…
Mondelēz International, AIM partner to launch digital watermarks in Europe
EUROPE – Mondelēz International has partnered with AIM, the European Brands Association, to launch cross-value…
Carlsberg, Marston’s brewing US$1B merger given a go ahead by CMA
UK – The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the £780 million (US$1.01 billion)…
Next Frontier Brands acquires Bottomley Distillers in an effort to grow Pin Gin
UK – Next Frontier Brands, a leading hemp-based beverage, beauty and wellness company, has acquired…
William Grant & Sons supports the growth of Milagro Tequila brand with new acquisition
MEXICO – William Grant & Sons Global Brands (WG&S’s), a family-owned Scottish company, has acquired…
World Food Programme wins 2020 Nobel peace prize for its efforts to combat hunger, improving peace conditions
GLOBAL – The World Food Programme (WFP) has won the 2020 Nobel peace prize for…
Kerry Group commits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33 percent by 2030
IRELAND – Kerry Group has announced a new sustainability strategy, Beyond the Horizon, which it…
Roquette set to launch world’s largest pea protein plant in Canada
CANADA – Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a pioneer of new vegetal…
Chr. Hansen records a 5% organic growth for fiscal year 2019/20 driven by strong growth in enzymes
DENMARK – Chr. Hansen has published its full-year statement of results 2019/20 which shows a…
Mondelēz International launches new cocoa crop science technical centre in Indonesia
INDONESIA – Mondelēz International has opened a new ‘state-of-the-art’ cocoa crop science technical centre in…
Agricultural marketer Scoular Company makes strategic appointments to bolster growth
USA – The Scoular Company, an agricultural marketing company headquartered in USA has appointed five…
Kellogg’s launches Coco Pops boxes that are featured with technology to help the visually impaired
USA – Kellogg’s has launched a trial of Coco Pops boxes that feature technology designed…
Chickpea protein market to increase by 5.1% CAGR between 2020 and 2030 – report
GLOBAL – The global chickpea protein market forecasted to grow in value at a Compound…
Food distributor KeHE signs agreement with USA based National Co+op Grocers
USA – Specialty & fresh products distributor to chains and independent groceries, KeHE has inked…
Food search and discovery startup Spoon Guru closes Series A round with funding from Woolworths
UK – Spoon Guru, a UK-based startup using artificial intelligence (AI) powered intelligent food search…
Investindustrial acquires ingredient business of CSM as it focuses on its core bakery products offering
USA – Private Equity firm Investindustrial has purchased CSM Bakery Solutions’ international bakery ingredients business…
Utz Brands promotes its director to senior vice president of innovation and value creation
USA – Utz Brands has promoted its senior director of innovation and quality assurance, Shannan…
Ferrero-related company to acquire part of Fox’s Biscuits from 2 Sisters Food Group for US$315m
UK – 2 Sisters Food Group has confirmed that it has sold part of Fox’s…
Upfield to build new production facility for plant-based spreads and vegan cheese
CANADA – Upfield has announced plans expanding its Canadian operations with a new production facility…
Spanish dairy processor TGT Group acquires 20% stake in goat milk firm Lácteas Cobreros
SPAIN – The TGT Group, Spain based producer and distributor of dairy product, has acquired…
Sugar production in EU forecasted to drop in MY 2020/21 due to drought and pest infestation
EUROPE – European Union (EU) sugar production is headed for a drop in the marketing…
Flow Alkaline Spring Water secures investment from Virgo Investment Group to expand distribution channel
USA – Flow Alkaline Spring Water, a leading premium water brand with a deep focus…