Ingredion’s Tate & Lyle buy would create a $10B global ingredient powerhouse
The proposed deal would unite two of the food and beverage industry’s largest ingredients makers
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Mars powers production growth with $253.6m smart factory investment
Mars bets on smart manufacturing, using £190m UK factory upgrade to boost output and strengthen grip on global confectionery and snacking market
Ella’s Kitchen launches snacks for older toddlers
The UK baby food brand has launched a new range of products, geared towards older infants.
UN report raises chemical concerns over recycled plastic in food packaging
A new United Nations (UN) report is calling for a robust risk assessment for recycled food packaging as demand for environmentally friendly options rises.
EU bans Brazilian meat imports
The European Union (EU) is planning to block imports of Brazilian meat over food safety concerns, just days after its trade deal with Mercosur came into effect.
Mars to pump £190M into flagship Slough factory
Global food manufacturing giant Mars is set to invest £190 million into its factory in Slough to turn it into a ‘next generation’ hub.
Opinion: Food producers are being judged by hidden algorithms and not all are evidence based
As consumer concern about ultra-processed foods reaches new highs, food scanning apps are shoring up trust, but not all of them are built on the same science. For food producers, understanding which apps to engage with matters more than ever.