Phoebe Fraser

Sirocco, a JV between Heineken and Maritime and Mercantile International, has revealed plans to build a brewery in Dubai, UAE.

The Hershey Company has acquired Sour Strips, a fast-growing sour candy brand founded in the US in 2019.

Soft drink brand founded by actress Gillian Anderson, G Spot Wellness Drinks, has entered into a strategic partnership with Heineken.

MilkyMist partners with SIG and AnaBio Technologies to launch the ‘world’s first’ long-life probiotic buttermilk in aseptic carton packs.

Lactalis USA has announced plans to invest $55 million to increase the volume of Président feta cheese produced in the US.

Brazil’s JBS and Mexico’s Sigma Alimentos are among the companies competing to acquire Oscar Mayer, according to Reuters.

Mars has expanded its Skittles portfolio with its latest innovation, Skittles Pop’d, a new freeze-dried confectionery.

Blue Stripes has closed a $20 million Series B funding round led by Zintinus, The Hershey Company and Whole Foods Market, among others.

Mérieux NutriSciences has entered into an agreement to acquire the food testing business of Bureau Veritas for €360 million.

British premium cocktail brand Edmunds Cocktails has launched four new RTD beverages, with two festive options.

Lidl Ireland has entered a strategic partnership with Kerry to develop a new infant formula range under the retailer’s private label.

Kraft Heinz has partnered with PepsiCo's crisp brand Monster Munch to launch a limited-edition ‘spooky season sauce’.

Unilever-owned sauce brand Hellmann’s has revealed two new additions to its portfolio, Sweet & Sour Sauce and Spicy Mexican Sauce.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts and sports nutrition brand Myprotein have partnered to launch a new range of high-protein yogurts and desserts.

Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo has signed an agreement to acquire Brazilian bakery firm Wickbold for an undisclosed sum.

As brands seek to capture new markets, we are witnessing a growing trend of hybrid products that blend both food and drink.

Dairy giant Danone has expanded its portfolio under its Activia brand with the launch of a new kefir range.

Kraft Heinz has expanded its portfolio with its first pasta launch in the last ten years under its Heinz brand, Spaghetti Carbonara. ...

Sports nutrition firm KBF Enterprises secures £9m in funding to boost growth trajectory and has unveiled two new protein bars.

GEA has introduced a new thermoforming packaging machine designed for small and medium-sized companies in the food sector.