Counterfeit toy investigations triple as fakes spread through shops
Physical shops remain the most common location for investigations into counterfeit goods
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California approves first statewide non-ultraprocessed food label
The landmark measure establishes a voluntary certification system and requires large grocery stores to prominently display cleaner label food options.
Hershey finance exec succeeds retiring CFO
Dave Hulays is taking the candy and snack giant's finance reins from Steven E. Voskuil, who served as CFO for seven years.
Nestlé goes for growth in convenient baking with China, Brazil launches
Nestlé is introducing a new baking range targeted at convenience, kicking off with launches in Brazil and China. The post Nestlé goes for growth in convenient baking with China…
Grupo Fuertes enters ham processing with Jamones Albarracín acquisition
Agri-food major Grupo Fuertes has made its move into ham processing with the purchase of fellow Spanish business Jamones Albarracín. The post Grupo Fuertes enters ham processing…
Müller teams up on yogurt NPD with Mondelez, Pladis
Müller has worked with snacks giants Mondelez International and Pladis on new yogurts set to go on sale in the UK. The post Müller teams up on yogurt NPD with Mondelez, Pladis…
PepsiCo puts fresh foods in focus as consumers move away from processed snacks
The CPG giant is taking aim at the fast-growing $271 billion store perimeter with healthier fare such as guacamole, hummus and gazpacho.
'ndulge introduces high-protein ice cream bar
Designed for today's protein-focused consumer, 'ndulge proves you don't have to choose between nutrition and indulgence.
Clarebout to close potato plant in Mouscron
Clarebout Potatoes plans to completely shut down production at its Moeskroen 1 facility. The producer of frozen potato products cites overcapacity, rising costs, and increasing…
Mondelez replaces plastic with paper in cookie packaging
Mondelēz International is replacing the plastic trays in cookie packages with 100% FSC-certified paper trays. This allows the manufacturer to save more than 2,200 metric tons of…
Pladis ramps up China ambitions with McVitie’s Flipz pretzels
Pladis is stepping up its push in China with McVitie’s-branded Flipz pretzels as it seeks to expand beyond biscuits and chocolate. The post Pladis ramps up China ambitions with…
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