California to Prohibit Ultra-Processed Foods in School Lunches
California has enacted a law to phase out the “most concerning” ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from school meals over the next decade. The bill, signed by...
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Jumbo Exits Everest as Epic Partners Acquires Alliance
Jumbo Supermarkets plans to end its alliance with international purchasing groups Everest and Epic Partners for the procurement of A-brand products. The Dutch chain announced...
New Windoria Group Acquires Saudi Condiments Company Al-Fursan
Newly-formed private-label manufacturer Windoria is set to acquire Al-Fursan Al-Maghawear, a notable Saudi Arabian producer and distributor of sauces and condiments. In a recent statement,...
AGT Foods Acquires Stake in Canadian Pasta Brand Chickapea
Food ingredients supplier AGT Foods has announced its investment in the Canadian pasta company Chickapea. AGT Foods led a funding round of C$4.3m ($3.1m) in...
Indonesia Poised for Palm Oil Growth in EU Trade Agreement
The EU and Indonesia have successfully concluded talks on a free-trade agreement that will eliminate tariffs on palm oil exports from the Southeast Asian nation....
Investindustrial Combines Winland Foods and La Doria to Create Windoria
Private equity firm Investindustrial has strategically merged US-based private-label manufacturer Winland Foods with Italy’s La Doria, creating Windoria, a new enterprise projected to generate $4...
Sweden to Reduce VAT on Food Items
In a strategic move to alleviate inflation’s impact on families, Sweden is set to halve its VAT on food products as part of its 2026...
THG Secures Myprotein Licensing Agreement in South Korea
In a strategic move, Myprotein’s owner, THG, has formed a licensing partnership with SG Safety Corp. to enhance the distribution of the sports nutrition brand...
Former Second Nature Brands CEO Joins Tropical Cheese Industries
Tropical Cheese Industries, based in the US, has appointed Victor Mehren as its new CEO, effective September 2. Previously, Mehren stepped down as CEO of...
PE-Backed Turri’s Italian Foods Acquires Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta
Turri’s Italian Foods has successfully acquired fellow U.S. frozen food manufacturer Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta from LaSalle Capital, a U.S. private-equity firm. The financial specifics of...