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US FDA tweaks labelling rules on food colours

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr said: “We are making it easier for companies to move away from petroleum-based synthetic colours and adopt safer, naturally derived alternatives."

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Soft-drinks major Refresco buys SunOpta in plant-based push

The Netherlands-based soft-drinks group described SunOpta as “an exceptional strategic addition to our portfolio”.

Hershey positions for “lower volume sensitivity” from inflation pricing

Like Mondelez earlier this week, president and CEO Kirk Tanner said pricing was not fully recovered last year from cocoa inflation.

Royal A-ware snaps up Spanish business Global Dairy Ventures

Global Dairy Ventures counts Iberconseil, Disalp and Adonis among its key customers.

JBS workers at US meat plant vote to strike

The UFCW union said it has been in talks with JBS for more than eight months over a new contract.

Infant formula recalls: More than 30 “clinical” reports in UK “consistent” with cereulide

“We received 36 clinical notifications of children developing symptoms consistent with cereulide toxin after consuming potentially affected batches” – UK Health Security Agency.

The Fini Company buys German confectionery firm Tri D’Aix

The Fini Company said it “sees this acquisition as a way to strengthen Tri D’Aix and support its continued growth”.

Good Guys Bakehouse attracts industry veteran as investor

The fledgling UK savoury-biscuits business has closed its latest fundraising round.

AB InBev veteran named Lamb Weston executive chair

Alongside hiring Craps for the new role, Lamb Weston has also appointed a new CFO.