Pluri acquires Kokomodo to advance cultivated cacao production

The collaboration is expected to accelerate production scale-up, global market entry, and product innovation in sustainable cacao ingredients Pluri announced it has completed the strategic acquisition of a 71 per cent equity stake in Kokomodo Ltd., a cultivated cacao AgFoodTech company, for $4.5...

Fonterra to close canning and packaging facility in Hamilton

The site currently packs up to 4000 metric tonnes of powders per year, less than one per cent of the Co-op’s total product volume Fonterra has announced that it plans to close its canning and packaging facility in Hamilton at the end of July. The closure of the Canpac site, which blends and...

Lactalis and Nestlé collaborate to launch frozen yoghurt

The frozen yoghurt products are made with real fruit,100 per cent Canadian milk Canadian dairy leader Lactalis Canada collaborates with Nestlé Canada to launch into the frozen yoghurt category through a new licensing agreement. The collaboration features eight SKUS under Lactalis Canada’s iÖ...

Bakkavor Group to sell China operations to cut debt

The transaction is valued at ¥500 million, approximately £50 million Bakkavor Group PLC announced that it has agreed to sell its Chinese operations to a local buyer in a move aimed at improving profit margins and reducing debt. The London-based fresh prepared food producer—known for supplyin...

SimpliiGood's spirulina-based smoked salmon goes commercial

The company has transitioned to commercial output of its texturised fresh spirulina, branded Simplii Texture Israel-based, Spirulina innovator SimpliiGood by AlgaeCore Technologies, Ltd., is advancing to commercial production of its 100 per cent plant-based smoked salmon analog composed of highl...

Australian wine exports to China exceed $ 1 Bn one year after removal of tariffs

The average value of exports increased by 33 per cent to $4.09 per litre free on board (FOB), the highest average value in almost two decades In the 12 months ended March 2025, Australian wine exports increased by 41 per cent in value to $2.64 billion and by 6 per cent in volume to 647 million l...

Australian traders ' visit strengthens trusted trading partnership

Japan is Australia's ninth largest market for wine by value, importing 11.3 million litres for a total value of $45 million, and the third largest market for Australian agriculture While global trade faces uncertain times, the focus was on reinforcing long-term trusted trading partnerships at th...

UNCLE TOBYS and Heart Foundation team up for Aussie heart health

Heart health is a significant concern among Australians, with around 30 per cent of Aussies living with high cholesterol, a known risk factor impacting heart health In a new three-year partnership with the Heart Foundation, UNCLE TOBYS aims to help people in Australia understand the benefits of ...

Australia’s Southern Bluefin tuna purse-seine fishery earns MSC certification

With MSC certification, the fishery now meets the growing demand for eco-labelled, sustainably sourced seafood The Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association (ASBTIA) has had their purse seine fishery certified as sustainable to the MSC standard - a significant milestone for a sought-...

Australia’s Witsbb sets new industry standard with 100+ allergen-free list

By using the list, parents can conveniently screen nutritional supplements suitable for sensitive babies to reduce the risks caused by unknown allergens Recently, Witsbb, an Australian infant nutrition brand, has for the first time released the "Allergen-Free 100+ Transparent List", which c...

ABARES opens public submissions for review of Australian chicken meat industry

ABARES will examine whether there is evidence of market failure within the supply chain The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has launched a public consultation process as part of its independent review of the Australian chicken meat industry. An Issu...

Nestlé reports 2.8% organic growth in Q1 2025

Confectionery and coffee led category growth, with organic increases of 8.9 per cent and 5.1 per cent respectively, driven largely by pricing actions taken to counter input cost inflation Nestlé announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reporting organic sales growth of 2.8...

Rita’s introduces Cola Italian Ice inspired by viral drink craze

Cola meets cool with the launch of Rita's new cola Italian Ice & Twisted Cola Blender Drink Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world, is shaking up its flavour lineup once again with a bold new twist on a classic sip: Cola Italian Ice. Inspir...

Mission Produce inaugurates state-of-the-art packhouse in Guatemala

This milestone expands upon the Company’s vertically integrated global sourcing network to serve global markets year-round with the World’s Finest Avocados Mission Produce, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, announced the inauguration of its new stat...

Joyvio Food sells Australis Seafoods to sister company

The company expects that by offloading Australis, it will enhance its net asset level and sustainable development capability Joyvio Food, a subsidiary of Joyvio Group, has divested its entire stake in Australis Seafoods, a Chile-based salmon producer. The loss-making business is being transferre...

Nestlé appoints Jeff Hamilton as CEO Zone Americas

Jeff Hamilton was previously President and CEO of Nestlé Canada, President of Nestlé’s Foods Division in the U.S., and Vice President of Marketing at Nestlé Purina Asia, Oceania and Africa Nestlé’s Board of Directors has appointed Jeff Hamilton, currently Business Head of Purina PetCa...

Turning waste into opportunity inside Egypt’s groundbreaking beverage carton recycling collaboration

Nicola Wagstyl, the Regional Sustainability Expert for India, the Middle East, and Africa at SIG In a groundbreaking initiative for sustainability in Egypt, SIG, Plastic Bank, Carta Misr, and TileGreen have teamed up to create the country's first comprehensive recycling system for used beverage ...

Huhtamaki acquires Zellwin Farms Company

The transaction will benefit Huhtamaki with additional capacity and capabilities in moulded fibre packaging Huhtamaki has acquired Zellwin Farms, a privately owned business located in Zellwood, Florida, in the United States. The $18 million enterprise value transaction will support Huhtamaki’s...

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