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Swiss food giant Nestlé is offloading its US confectionery business to the Ferrero Group in an estimated US$2.8bn deal that bolsters the Italian company’s footprint in the American market. It allows Nestlé to concentrate on a range of growth categories including bottled water, coffee, frozen meals and infant nutrition. Following months of speculation over who will step in to take…

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Sysco Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire Kent Frozen Foods, a UK-based foodservice distributor. The acquisition, which is conditional upon approval from the Competition and Markets Authority, will see Kent Frozen Foods join Sysco’s other UK businesses, including Brakes, Fresh Direct and M&J Seafood. “Kent Frozen Foods will complement Sysco’s other UK businesses perfectly,” said Ajoy Karna, Sysco’s senior…

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Cayuga Milk Ingredients has announced that its entire portfolio of dairy ingredients recently achieved the Non-GMO Project Verification. The Non-GMO Project Verification, paired with Cayuga’s industry-leading commitment to producing Grade A ingredients of the highest quality, uniquely positions the company to meet the most stringent needs of its customers, according to Kevin J. Ellis, Cayuga Milk Ingredients Chief Executive Officer.…

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Mondelēz International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Forestry Commission of Ghana, Ghana Cocoa Board and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), reinforcing its commitment to reduce emissions in its cocoa supply chain across Ghana. Through Cocoa Life, Mondelēz International’s signature sustainable cocoa sourcing program, the company will take a leading role in implementing projects to deliver the Ghana…

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To meet increasing consumer demand for lower sodium food options, Cargill has opened its first food-grade potassium chloride operation at its Watkins Glen, New York, US, salt plant. The new potassium chloride facility is part of Cargill’s commitment to a robust nutrition innovation pipeline, helping the company bring new lower sodium options to the market faster. Potassium chloride enables food…

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Food safety experts Novolyze has raised €2.2 million in a fundraising round aimed to speed up the pace of the commercial development of its Surronov range of surrogate microorganisms in the US, Europe and Asia. Of this total, €1.2 million (US$1.4 million) came from private investors, family offices and business angels and the rest from public research programs and grants,…

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Barry Callebaut and Nestlé have partnered together for a world first – Japanese KitKat is the first consumer brand to launch a Ruby chocolate version named KitKat Chocolatory Sublime Ruby. As of tomorrow (January 19), Nestlé Japan Ltd. will launch the Ruby chocolate version of its iconic KitKat brand in KitKat Chocolatory stores in Japan and South Korea, as well…

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British-owned bulk ingredients supplier, Brusco, has added its latest gluten-free ale named “As Good As Gold” to the extensive list of alcohols that it is able to supply to the UK food and drinks markets. The product also allows food processors to add a twist to their usual ranges while taking full advantage of the significant “Free-From” movement sweeping supermarket…

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Evian is strengthening its sustainability credentials with a pledge to make all its water bottles from 100 percent recyclable plastic. The France-based mineral water brand, owned by multinational corporation Danone, has set a target of 2025 to achieve the target which is part of an initiative to become a circular brand. The move comes as big brands and retailers around…

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The first non-alcoholic lager has been launched by Guinness as the brand taps into the trend to strengthen its teetotal drinks offering with a full-flavored beer. Global alcohol consumption is declining and there is an increasing consumer trend towards cutting down on alcohol or cutting it out altogether. This is leading to more and more non-alcoholic or low ABV products…

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