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GLP-1 drugs give dairy shot in the arm

The growing use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is boosting demand for nutrient-dense foods, presenting opportunities for dairy.​​​​​​​

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General Mills’ outlook for “improvement” fails to convince investors

The Pillsbury maker’s shares dropped yesterday (18 March) as General Mills maintained guidance for weak sales, profits and EPS.

Ferrero adds to Brazil assets with Bold Snacks buy

The snacks giant has swooped for a business centred on protein bars.

Valeo Foods buys Bulgaria snacks business Prestige-96

Bain Capital-backed Valeo said Prestige marks its eighth acquisition since 2022.

Tulkoff Foods snaps up Celtrade Canada to expand private-label presence

Celtrade is a private-label manufacturer for retail, foodservice and industrial customers.

Next week: dairy leaders to convene for Amsterdam conference

Executives from Danone, Tine and Valio are set to speak at this year’s Dairy Innovation Strategies conference in the Dutch capital.

Why Unilever should be in no rush to exit food

The future of Unilever’s presence in food is in the spotlight once again. Industry watchers suggest it’s likely Unilever will one day quit food but argue there’s no need for urgency.

Freshpet should stop “human grade” claims, US ad body says

Freshpet told the advertising body it “will comply” with the self-regulatory body’s recommendations.

Vicky Foods agrees to buy sliced bread brand Panrico

The family-owned company said Panrico will add “greater production capacity in a key category, especially in the sliced bread segment”.