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Tesco banned additives rise to more than 100 in ultra-processed food drive

The number of prohibited additives now stands at 114, up from 65 last year.

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Canada weighs “tariff rate quotas” on canned veg

Canadian imports of canned vegetables increased by 28% in 2025, according to a local trade tribunal.

NotCo sells Brazil assets in wake of Argentina, Uruguay disposals

“This marks an important milestone for NotCo AI as the company continues to accelerate its growth as an AI tech company,” the Chilean firm said.

Valsa snaps up pizza peer I Maestri del Forno

Valsa’s owner, private-equity firm Aksìa, has been busy adding to its pizza and Italian bakery assets in the past few years.

Primaflor bags vegetables supplier Zanobeet

The all-Spanish deal gives Primaflor “complementary” products like beetroot, red onion and sweet potato.

Magnum seeks to reap GLP-1 benefits, seize agentic AI opportunities

“I think that GenAI searches and GLP-1s will shape the food industry but we're in a good place” – CEO Peter ter Kulve.

Sauer Brands offloads spice business to Watkins

Watkins will secure the branding and distribution rights for spices and seasonings under the Kernel Season’s, Spice Hunter and Sauer’s brands.

Beyond Meat expands into powders, bars with “phytosphere” platform

The new “integrated nutrition platform” comprises powders, snack bars, beverages and "centre-of-plate" products.

Danone “very bullish” on fresh dairy amid US questions

Investors have queried the recent performance of Danone’s fresh-dairy business in the US but management is positive about the company’s prospects there – and more broadly.