Sugar, wheat drives FAO commodity index
Global food prices soared in September to an almost four-year high, led by sugar and wheat, amid weather and shipping-related constraints. The post Sugar, wheat drives FAO…
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Maple Leaf Foods to close plant-based meat sites
Maple Leaf Foods is to shut two US plant-based meat manufacturing sites as the Canadian food company seeks to improve profitability. The post Maple Leaf Foods to close plant-based…
Orkla Snacks Completes Acquisition Of Vegan Confectionery Firm
Orkla Snacks has completed its acquisition of The European Candy Group (CCI), a major manufacturer of vegan sugar confectionery.
Danone Inaugurates Medical Nutrition Production Facility in Steenvoorde
Danone has inaugurated a nutrition production facility at its Steenvoorde site, representing a €70 million investment.
Nordzucker Begins Sugar Beet Processing Across European Production Plants
German sugar producer Nordzucker is to begin processing sugar beet at its European facilities as part of its 2026/27 campaign.
Zero-sugar labels take center stage in more food class action lawsuits
Liquid Death and the maker of David protein bars are the latest to face consumer complaints after the FDA said natural sweetener allulose is a sugar.
Holie’s in France, XXL Nutrition at Delhaize: Dutch food brands venture abroad
Innovative Dutch food brands are crossing the border: XXL Nutrition is securing a permanent spot in Delhaize’s supplier network, while the breakfast cereal brand Holie’s is…
Danone aims to reduce sugar and increase regenerative agriculture by 2030
Danone is raising its sustainability goals for 2030. Among other things, the food manufacturer aims to reduce the sugar content in its dairy and plant-based products and source…
Opinion: Why drinks brands can’t buy their way onto your feed anymore
For many drinks brands, 2026 marks a fundamental change in how social media works for them. With the latest high fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS) advertising restrictions now in force…
Hochdorf Swiss Nutrition forms infant-formula JV with Pharmalys
Dairy group Hochdorf is setting up a venture with infant-formula business Pharmalys Laboratories. The post Hochdorf Swiss Nutrition forms infant-formula JV with Pharmalys appeared…
Chobani faces revived lawsuit claiming ‘zero sugar’ label deceived consumers
A judge ruled the complaint could continue after the FDA said allulose counted as a sugar despite past enforcement discretion guidance.