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Mark Murphy / nosh:
— Ferrero Group is set to launch a new range of products under the Wonka brand this autumn across the US, UK, France, Italy, and Germany. The company also announced an exclusive global partnership with Netflix tied to upcoming Wonka content.
verasidfhaosidhsodih / vegconomist_de:
— The Freiburg-based organic tofu manufacturer is investing €6,000,000 in the construction of a silo and machinery facility at its company site. To partially finance the project, the company completed a crowdinvesting campaign via GLS Crowdfunding GmbH, reaching its €1,000,000 target within 2.5 days.
the_grocer:
— Lactalis said it had acquired Britain's Protein Works, as the world's largest dairy group continues to expand to meet fast-growing demand for protein-rich foods and nutrition products. Founded in 2012, Protein Works sells protein shakes, meal replacements, supplements and snacks and generates annual revenue of about €65 million.
Ferron Salniker / bevnet:
— Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is possibly closer to new ownership after its court-appointed receiver announced he has signed a non-binding letter of intent to sell nearly all of the brand’s assets to a Black-owned investment firm.
BevNET.com Staff / bevnet:
— At BevNET Live NYC 2026, taking place June 10 and 11 at New York’s Metropolitan Pavilion, founders will hear directly from investors, advisors and operators shaping today’s beverage finance environment. The event also includes access to private meetings through BevNET Live’s 1:1 networking program.
Antone Gonsalves / food_dive:
— The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually.
the_grocer:
— Natasha’s Prize comes nearly 10 years after 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died from a severe allergic reaction to sesame in July 2016. The investment will bring together leading scientists to tackle what the charity describes as a “food allergy epidemic” affecting 220 million people worldwide.
the_grocer:
— Ramsay will create eight signature Doritos Loaded recipes, which will be rolled out to restaurant and hospitality operators in key global markets. Several will also appear in Ramsay’s own restaurants.
the_grocer:
— Dairylea has expanded its Snackers range with the launch of Dairylea Snackers with Strawberry Fruit Bites. The launch is the first non-HFSS line in the range and combines the classic Dairylea cheese and crackers format with strawberry fruit bites made of fruits.
the_grocer:
— The new Frozen Pledge has seen 200 products either reduced in price or added to promotions. Iceland’s prices rose by 5.8% in April, the second-highest among supermarkets and above the industry average of 3.8%.
the_grocer:
— The plant-based supplements brand said it will permanently absorb the VAT on its PMS Hero capsules, reducing the price from £23.99 to £18.99. Products designed to support symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle remain subject to VAT.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— BAT expects first-half and full-year revenue growth from such products to be in the mid-teens, up from its prior forecast of low double-digit growth. The FDA said it would use enforcement discretion when manufacturers sold unauthorised products if their licence applications met certain standards.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— The programme aims to support young farmers across Europe future-proof their agricultural operations. It is expected to support approximately 900 young farmers in 2026 and will run from June to December.
consumer_goods:
— He will manage the company's end-to-end operations for manufacturing, procurement, logistics and planning.
Mark Hamstra / supermarket_news:
— Another federal lawsuit alleging that toxic heavy metals in baby food caused brain damage and developmental disorders was filed in U.S. District Court in Connecticut last week. The suit names Walmart and five other baby food manufacturers.
Supermarket News Staff / supermarket_news:
— GroceryNEXT, presented by Supermarket News in partnership with NexChapter, announced its 2026 event agenda shaped by an advisory board of grocery industry leaders. The program will focus on evolving consumer expectations, operational transformation, customer loyalty, retail media and artificial intelligence.
the_grocer:
— Turnover grew 3% to £45.4m in the year to 31 August 2025. Operating profit fell 35% to about £2.5m as gross profit declined 4% to £9.3m.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— Repurposed surplus ingredients and upcycled by-products offer manufacturers opportunities to protect margins and appeal to consumers, according to GlobalData. Half of consumers said their purchase decisions were influenced by a product’s sustainable sourcing, a recent GlobalData survey found.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— Its latest Brand Footprint report for France found that 51% of brands were chosen more frequently by French households during 2025. Eight in ten brands expanded their customer base last year, while seven in ten increased purchase frequency.
the_grocer:
— The activity is led by a short film in which Wilkinson Sword’s Blade Master character serves as Williams’ first ‘director of smooth’. The campaign will run for the remainder of the 2026 Formula 1 season and expand into creator content, fan participation and retail activations.
My Nguyen / inside_fmcg:
— South Australian food manufacturer Safcol Australia has committed $80 million toward the construction of a new purpose-built manufacturing facility in Edinburgh. Over the next two years, the new facility will entirely replace Safcol’s ageing Elizabeth factory, doubling the company’s current production capacity.
food_manufacture:
— According to BTG’s Red Flag Alert tool, there were more than 6,000 food manufacturers in significant distress in Q1 2026, with around 800 in critical distress. Since the start of March 2026, the price of Brent crude has risen 43.8%, increasing energy costs for manufacturers.
Tingmin Koe / nutraingredients:
— The country produced vitamin and mineral supplements worth KRW635.1 bn, up 16.3% year-on-year, while red ginseng production fell 14.2% to KRW393.8 bn. Total health functional foods production reached KRW2.823 tr, up 2.2% year-on-year.
Stack3d / stack3d:
— Applied Nutrition has purchased major U.S. supplement manufacturer Nutrablend. The company has been expanding its presence in the U.S. market in recent years.
Thomas West / food_manufacture:
— Margaret Akande, director of Twiggy Foods Ltd, pleaded guilty to 14 offences at Bristol Magistrates’ Court under food safety and hygiene laws. Health inspectors found a severe rat and mouse infestation and contaminated food that posed a serious risk to public health.
Uyen Duong / inside_fmcg:
— The Future of Confectionery Activation report found 85 per cent of consumers say promotions influence their purchasing decisions. Price discounts influenced 67 per cent of shoppers, compared with 9 per cent for multi-buy offers and loyalty programs and 6 per cent for competitions.
businesswire_food:
— Primecore has recorded 50% revenue growth to more than $18 million in the past six months. The company is forecasting $50 million in revenue by 2028 following expansion of its multinational client base.
businesswire_food:
— Tractor Supply Company said it is expanding its truck, tool and hardware assortment, led by the launch of SKIL Power Tools. The retailer also announced a solutions-based reset of its electrical aisle.