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verasidfhaosidhsodih / vegconomist_de:
— The Iran war is driving substantial cost increases across the egg products sector, the British Egg Processors Association has warned. Three critical cost areas – energy, fuel and packaging – have seen sharp inflation, while there have also been challenges in sourcing raw materials including eggs.
Jonathan Crabtree and Kate Snider / food_dive:
— London-based tech company Handshake has received $3.2m (£2.4m) in venture backing. The round was led by Triple Point Ventures, with participation from Bain’s Future Back Ventures and Octopus Ventures.
Mark Murphy / nosh:
— Smash Foods secured $5 million in a recent funding round. The news was reported on May 31, 2026.
Stack3d / stack3d:
— The Singapore government is pouring SGD$350m (US$273m) into healthy longevity research, with brain health and physical function the key focus of the initiative. Known as the Grand Challenge on Maximising Healthy and Successful Longevity, the program is part of the National Research Foundation’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2030 plan.
the_grocer:
— Pizza Hut owner Yum Brands is in exclusive discussions to sell the fast food chain to private equity firm LongRange Capital, a source close to the matter told Reuters. It is thought a potential deal could take shape in several weeks, although there is no guarantee a deal will be made.
Thomas West / food_manufacture:
— The Merseyside-based business has struck a deal worth $16 million to buy American outfit Nutrablend. The agreement includes Nutrablend’s manufacturing and warehouse facility in New York state.
food_manufacture:
— The Bounty collaboration is Myprotein’s third product launch with Mars Wrigley following the introduction of Snickers and Mars whey proteins previously. The launch forms part of THG Nutrition’s strategy to accelerate licensing momentum.
My Nguyen / inside_fmcg:
— The updated labels feature four illustrations of Australian and New Zealand landscapes, including city streets, coastal horizons, snowy peaks and outback areas. The limited-edition jars are available at Coles, Woolworths and local supermarkets nationwide.