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Olam to invest $500m into food ingredients business, divest other units over time Olam Group has today (14 April 2025) revealed further details of its updated business reorganisation plan, including plans to invest $500m into its food ingredients business and divest all its other assets over time.
Arla Foods and DMK Group to merge Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced plans to merge, creating Europe’s largest dairy cooperative with a combined pro forma revenue of ?19 billion.
Texas attorney general launches investigation into Kellogg’s over cereal health claims Ken Paxton, attorney general of Texas, US, has launched an investigation into WK Kellogg Co (Kellogg’s) for potentially violating the state’s consumer protection laws.
A fresh wave of innovation: Australia's brightest F&B start-ups shine at IFE 2025 The International Food & Drink Expo (IFE) 2025, which took place from 17-19 March at ExCeL London, set the stage for some of the most exciting innovations and dynamic start-ups in the global food and beverage sector.

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Olam to invest $500m into food ingredients business, divest other units over time Olam Group has today (14 April 2025) revealed further details of its updated business reorganisation plan, including plans to invest $500m into its food ingredients business and divest all its other assets over time.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/olam-to-invest-500m-iApr 15, 2025144+

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Treehouse Foods cuts 150 jobs as part of planned operational changes

Treehouse Foods, a US-based private label food and beverage manufacturer, has announced that it is implementing planned changes to drive greater operational efficiency, achieve cost savings and enhance profitability.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/treehouse-foods-cuts-Apr 15, 202570+

Treehouse Foods cuts 150 jobs as part of planned operational changes

Diageo exchanges Cîroc vodka rights for majority ownership of Lobos 1707 Tequila

Diageo has exchanged its majority ownership of the Cîroc Ultra-Premium Vodka brand rights in North America for majority ownership interest in Lobos 1707 Tequila.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/diageo-exchanges-c%C3Apr 09, 202595+

Diageo exchanges Cîroc vodka rights for majority ownership of Lobos 1707 Tequila

Castillo Hermanos to acquire Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Castillo Hermanos, a diversified multinational business group, has entered into a definitive agreement with Brynwood Partners to acquire Harvest Hill Beverage Company, which produces household brands such as SunnyD, Juicy Juice and Little Hug.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/castillo-hermanos-to-Apr 08, 202592+

Castillo Hermanos to acquire Harvest Hill Beverage Company

Too weird to be true? The F&B launches that sound like April Fool's – but aren’t

Every 1 April, the food and beverage industry braces for an onslaught of outlandish product announcements – think square potatoes or machines that can turn water into wine.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/too-weird-to-be-true-Apr 02, 202571+

Too weird to be true? The F&B launches that sound like April Fool's – but aren’t

Celsius Holdings completes acquisition of Alani Nutrition for $1.8bn

Celsius Holdings has finalised its acquisition of Alani Nutrition for a total consideration of $1.8 billion, which includes $150 million in tax assets, resulting in a net purchase price of $1.65 billion.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/celsius-holdings-compApr 02, 2025190+

Celsius Holdings completes acquisition of Alani Nutrition for $1.8bn

Global agri-food-tech investment shrinks as sector enters new growth phase

The global agri-food-tech sector has seen a steep decline in investment, with funding plummeting by 73% from its 2021 peak, according to the latest FoodTech 500 report.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/global-agri-food-techApr 01, 202595+

Global agri-food-tech investment shrinks as sector enters new growth phase

Global Eggs acquires Hillandale Farms for $1.1bn – Reuters

Global Eggs, a Luxembourg-based company led by Brazilian entrepreneur Ricardo Faria, has agreed to acquire US egg producer Hillandale Farms for $1.1 billion.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/global-eggs-acquires-Apr 01, 2025114+

Global Eggs acquires Hillandale Farms for $1.1bn – Reuters

Opinion: The future of nutrition – innovation and trends shaping tomorrow’s health

With the global 60+ population set to exceed 2.1 billion by 2050, demand for healthy ageing solutions is surging. But, according to professor Colin Dennis, chair board of trustees at IFIS Publishing, success in this space requires a multi-functional approach that considers the interdependence of different health areas.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/vitafoods-europe-innoMar 28, 2025160+

Opinion: The future of nutrition – innovation and trends shaping tomorrow’s health

Olam to invest $500m into food ingredients business, divest other units over time

Olam Group has today (14 April 2025) revealed further details of its updated business reorganisation plan, including plans to invest $500m into its food ingredients business and divest all its other assets over time.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/olam-to-invest-500m-iApr 15, 2025144+

Treehouse Foods cuts 150 jobs as part of planned operational changes

https://www.foodbev.com/news/treehouse-foods-cuts-Apr 15, 202570+

Too weird to be true? The F&B launches that sound like April Fool's – but aren’t

Every 1 April, the food and beverage industry braces for an onslaught of outlandish product announcements – think square potatoes or machines that can turn water into wine.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/too-weird-to-be-true-Apr 02, 202571+

Global agri-food-tech investment shrinks as sector enters new growth phase

The global agri-food-tech sector has seen a steep decline in investment, with funding plummeting by 73% from its 2021 peak, according to the latest FoodTech 500 report.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/global-agri-food-techApr 01, 202595+

Global Eggs acquires Hillandale Farms for $1.1bn – Reuters

Global Eggs, a Luxembourg-based company led by Brazilian entrepreneur Ricardo Faria, has agreed to acquire US egg producer Hillandale Farms for $1.1 billion.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/global-eggs-acquires-Apr 01, 2025114+

Chobani announces $500m expansion of facility in Twin Falls, Idaho

US dairy producer Chobani has broken ground on a $500m expansion of its plant in Twin Falls, Idaho.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/chobani-announces-500Mar 27, 2025132+

Chobani announces $500m expansion of facility in Twin Falls, Idaho

King of the fungi: Lion's mane mushrooms go mainstream

While the lion is typically crowned ‘king of the jungle,’ the lion’s mane mushroom reigns supreme in the fungi kingdom.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/king-of-the-fungi-lioMar 20, 2025150+

King of the fungi: Lion's mane mushrooms go mainstream

Start-up of the month: Olipop

It’s easy to get swept up in the news and activities of the industry’s global titans, but what about the smaller firms that are out there flexing their creative muscles?

https://www.foodbev.com/news/start-up-of-the-monthMar 20, 202585+

WHO advises against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a guideline that recommends against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) for weight control.

https://www.foodbev.com/May 17, 2023257+

WHO advises against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

Alpla launches new biodegradable coffee capsules

Global packaging company Alpla is rolling out a new generation of biodegradable coffee capsules for the Blue Circle brand made with organic material.

https://www.foodbev.com/May 17, 2023138+

Alpla launches new biodegradable coffee capsules

Döhler opens taste innovation hub in New Jersey US

Global producer of natural ingredients and solutions, Döhler, has inaugurated its new office and laboratory hub in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

https://www.foodbev.com/May 04, 202372+

Döhler opens taste innovation hub in New Jersey US

Opinion: ‘Greenhushing’ in the F&B industry is not a long-term solution

Food and beverage organisations around the world are facing a dilemma. Navigating the drive towards a more sustainable future is being met with increased scrutiny from consumers, regulators and investors, leading to the rise of so-called ‘greenhushing’. However, with the world facing critical climate-related targets, organisations must ensure they are still taking the lead when it comes to greener actions.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 28, 2023162+

Amcor and Löfbergs partner to launch recycle-ready coffee packaging

Amcor has teamed up with Swedish coffee group Löfbergs to launch a mono-material coffee packaging with 55% reduced carbon footprint for both chemical and mechanical recycling.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 25, 2023116+

Amcor and Löfbergs partner to launch recycle-ready coffee packaging

FAO and WHO release first global report on cell-based food safety

This week, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with WHO, published its first global report on the food safety aspects of cell-based products.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 07, 2023214+

FAO and WHO release first global report on cell-based food safety

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Quaker open new learning centre

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Quaker have announced the opening of a 'Greenhouse Learning Center' to field test, measure and analyse compostable packaging, with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 06, 2023120+

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Quaker open new learning centre

Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper bundle packaging

Packaging manufacturer Mondi has collaborated with Swiss converter ATS-Tanner to create a paper band to hold products or bundles, reducing unnecessary plastic.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 06, 2023150+

Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper bundle packaging

FOOD ONLINE EXPO-need your suggestion

In 2020, an epidemic that spread across the world quickly, changing the lives of people around the world and reshuffle the supply chain relationship in the foreign trade market. Due to the impact of the epidemic, a large number of exhibitions could not be successfully held, all were postponed or canceled, leaving the original buyers facing the problem of sourcing and communication, and technical exchanges and product development were hindered. As a highly influential B2B information platform serving the food industry for 18 years, in order to reduce the impact of the epidemic on the food industry and help food companies do business well even at home, 21FOOD plan to launch the ??21food Overseas Online Exhibition?? with its own professional technical advantages at online service. Hope everyone could fulfill following questions and give us any suggestion. 1. Which food exhibitors are expected to participate? A. Food ingredients B. Food products C. Food machinery D...

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Does eating spicy affect health?

Spicy feelings are caused by capsaicin, zingerone, zingerol, and other chemicals to stimulate cells, forming a burning stimulus in the brain that is different from taste but a kind of pain. So whether it is the tongue or other organs of the body, you can feel spicy as long as the nerve can feel it. There are many countries that love spicy food in the world. In addition to Mexico, the birthplace of peppers, there are also South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Sichuan, China, and so on. Pepper can be said to be addictive, love and hate, but there is no exact conclusion on whether spicy food will have a good or bad effect on the body. The main spicy source of capsicum is Capsaicin. A moderate amount of spicy food can help the body promote blood circulation, skin beauty, pain relief and heat dissipation, etc., while excessive spicy food has a lot of harm to the body: excessive spicy food can irritate The stomach and intestines cause a burning sensation in the stomach, causing symptoms s...

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21FOOD online expo starts on March.6 th

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21FOOD ONLINE EXPO

At the beginning of 2020, the epidemic of unknown pneumonia originating in Wuhan spread rapidly, and the people of the country faced a tense battle against epidemic . At the same time, the epidemic has put Chinese companies under tremendous pressure. Affected by the epidemic, offline exhibitions including the National Sugar and Liquor Fair and FIC could not be held as scheduled, and a series of business invitations, selections, and technical exchanges have also been postponed. As a well-established B2B information platform serving the food industry for 17 years, 21FOOD knows that Chinese food companies are difficult at this time. In the face of the epidemic, the operation of factories cannot be stopped, and employees' lives must continue. In order to reduce the impact of the epidemic on the food industry, 21FOOD, with its own technical advantages in the Internet, has launched a 21food Online Exhibition public welfare exhibition project to help food companies do business well ...

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Happy New Year

21food wishes everyone a happy new year, Wuhan people can defeat the virus!

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Happy New Year 2020

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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