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800 positions to be lost as Danish Crown embarks on comprehensive transformation: Danish Crown has announced that it is undergoing a comprehensive transformation to strengthen the company’s position in the global food market, with 800 positions to be… https://t.co/kqp6Vq3gSm

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Ingredion expands functional ingredients portfolio with Benicaros deal: Ingredion has acquired Benicaros, a patented prebiotic fibre made from upcycled carrot pomace, as demand grows for functional ingredients that support gut health, immunity and… https://t.co/XzKn0y9rJs

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Sun Bear Biofuture scales low-cost production model for sustainable oils: Oxford-based biotech company Sun Bear Biofuture has completed its first production run at a newly developed automated pilot facility built for £25,000, marking a significant… https://t.co/alcoXUR0gb

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i2r awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability performance: Aluminium tray producer, i2r Packaging Solutions, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, recognising the company’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices across… https://t.co/lpnAiSPJ9c

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Cargill makes €56m investment in edible oils, gourmet chocolate and R&I capabilities: Cargill is committing to the Belgian market, announcing two recent expansions at its Izegem edible oils bottling site and its Mouscron gourmet chocolate facility,… https://t.co/eF1zvW0x14

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Nestlé to acquire yfood: Nestlé is set to fully acquire yfood Labs from its founders after three years of collaboration. yfood is a European smart food brand, offering nutritionally complete ready-to-drink meals across Germany […] https://t.co/AIksVzrkux

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Nomad Foods makes £2.2m investment in new potato waffle production line at Lowestoft factory: Frozen food company Nomad Foods, owner of brands including Birds Eye, Ledo, iglo, Findus and Frikom, has announced a £2.2m investment in a new potato waffle… https://t.co/L4ufSFkO3F

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2026 Sustainable Food Award finalists announced: The finalists of the 2026 Sustainable Food Awards have been selected. Organised by Ecovia Intelligence, the aim of the Sustainable Food Awards is to inspire positive change by recognising organisations and… https://t.co/C7elZI3Wyi

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Prime Minister opens THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, welcoming buyers from 130 countries worldwide: Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, presided over the opening ceremony of THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2026, Asia’s most comprehensive and influential… https://t.co/JOJFogMH8R

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Raisio secures €4.5m investment to develop fibre ingredients from grain by-products: Finnish food company Raisio is investing €4.5 million in a four-year research programme aimed at converting grain processing by-products into high-value fibre… https://t.co/TzHt0y5Stw

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Hop genome breakthrough could help brewers tackle climate pressures: Climate change is placing growing pressure on global hop production, with rising temperatures, drought and increasingly unpredictable weather affecting yields and crop quality in some… https://t.co/UswHfKm2YT

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First Milk announces major investment at Lake District Creamery: First Milk is set to make its largest single capital investment project to date at its Lake District Creamery in Aspatria, Cumbria, reinforcing the co-operative’s commitment to British… https://t.co/LPBdGeSJnE

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Ingredion deepens India expansion with Sanstar partnership: Ingredion has entered a joint venture with Indian speciality ingredients manufacturer Sanstar Limited and acquired a 9% equity stake in the business as part of a broader expansion strategy in […] https://t.co/ahCs9scn1r

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Arla Foods and DMK Group secure green light for merger: Arla Foods and DMK Group’s merger is set to go ahead, with the dairy cooperatives having received all necessary regulatory approvals. The merger brings together 11,200 dairy farmers across seven […] https://t.co/VUfCTG7Gxw

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Plukon Food Group to acquire Spanish poultry business: Plukon Food Group has reached an agreement to acquire Avícola Moraleja (Avimosa), a well-established company in Spanish poultry with core production facilities and operations in Madrid and Toledo.… https://t.co/UXTkjGakW2

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Melitta invests more than €100m to increase production at Bremen coffee roasting plant: The Melitta Group is investing more than €100m in its site in Bremen, Germany. The aim is to increase the production capacities of the coffee roasting plant by… https://t.co/IL3rJpWtj6

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Phytolon secures funding to scale natural food dyes: Israeli food technology company Phytolon has raised $23.6m in Series B funding to expand the commercial rollout of its fermentation-derived food colourings, as manufacturers face mounting pressure to… https://t.co/Ru9rX7kOWF

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Sustainable Foods Summit hones in on biodiversity & impacts: Biodiversity and ethical sourcing, sustainability impacts, and food ingredients will be featured at the Sustainable Foods Summit. The 17th European edition will be hosted in Amsterdam on 18–19… https://t.co/EQtEaMPDys

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Food manufacturing sector confidence collapses: Confidence among the UK’s food and drink manufacturers has dropped to -64% in Q1 2026. This is the lowest level seen since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and is […] https://t.co/kwTPEsc74v

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Aldi makes £500m investment in Britain’s largest supermarket warehouse: Aldi has made the first delivery from its new 1.3m sq ft distribution centre at Bardon in Leicestershire, marking the start of the first phase of operations at the UK’s […] https://t.co/2gRxnnMkIA