The acquisition of Sour Strips expands Hershey’s offerings within our growing sweets portfolio with a product that is beloved by consumers The Hershey Company announced it has acquired Sour Strips, a fast-growing sour candy brand with a powerful social media presence. Sour Strips’ “sour candy that doesn’t suck” enhances Hershey’s presence in the category[Read More…]
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests in Namibia
This upgrade will increase the plant’s output capacity by 30 per cent and stimulate growth throughout the company’s value chain Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested in a new bottling line in Namibia, capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour. This upgrade will increase the plant’s output capacity by 30[Read More…]
Australia’s Coopers Brewery records higher sales
Coopers’ total beer sales, excluding non-alcoholic beers, hit 78.7 million litres, up from 77.6 million litres the previous year A new beer release has fuelled strong sales growth for Coopers Brewery. The launch of Coopers Australian Lager has helped Australia’s largest independent family-owned brewery post a 1.5 per cent rise[Read More…]
dsm-firmenich launches innovative multivitamin solution in Japan
This advanced protection ensures that vitamins retain their potency without compromising taste or texture dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, together with Rohto Pharmaceuticals announced the market launch in Japan of Vision R made with the dsm-firmenich patented Sprinkle It Technology (SIT™), multi-layered micronutrient granules designed to address nutritional insufficiencies amongst seniors in support[Read More…]
Tesco and Arla join forces to transform dairy industry
Arla and Müller uniting in the partnership, all 400 of Tesco’s Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) farmers across the UK will be part of the initiative Tesco and its milk suppliers Arla and Müller UK & Ireland have joined forces to launch a farmer-led partnership which aims to put sustainability at[Read More…]
Lifeway Foods expands Kefir and Farmer cheese distribution deal in UAE
The offering of 32oz Lifeway Kefir, 8oz Lactose-Free Lifeway Kefir, ProBugs and farmer cheese, exported from the United States Lifeway Foods, a leading U.S. manufacturer of kefir and fermented probiotic products, announced an expanded distribution agreement in the United Arab Emirates market. The offering of 32oz Lifeway Kefir, 8oz Lactose-Free Lifeway Kefir, ProBugs[Read More…]
Almarai Dairy embarks on digital transformation journey with Google Cloud
This collaboration aims to empower Almarai to enhance operational efficiency, drive growth, and deliver exceptional customer experiences in an increasingly competitive market Almarai, the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the world’s fourth most valuable dairy brand in 2024 announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate its[Read More…]
UPM Specialty Papers introduces paper-based food packaging solution
This unique solution amplifies the barrier-boosting effect of UPM SolideTM Lucent and UPM PregoTM UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have co-created a novel biopolymer-coated paper packaging solution, designed for food applications requiring grease and oxygen barriers. The solution integrates Eastman’s biobased and compostable Solus performance additives with BioPBSTM polymer to form a[Read More…]
Israel’s SuperMeat achieves breakthrough in cost parity for cultivated chicken
The company can produce cultivated chicken at $11.79 per pound at scale and reveals the first behind-the-scenes look at the full production process Israel-based SuperMeat, the only company to produce chicken meat composed of muscle and fat directly from animal cells, has announced groundbreaking innovations to make cultivated chicken affordable. With fat[Read More…]
Reborn Coffee acquires 58% stake in South Korea’s Bbang Ssaem Bakery
The franchise model will allow Reborn Coffee to expand more rapidly across South Korea Reborn Coffee, a premier speciality coffee retailer announced the successful acquisition of a 58 per cent stake in Bbang Ssaem Bakery, a leading bakery chain with 31 locations across South Korea. This acquisition follows the previously[Read More…]
