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“There’s still too many small brands. There will be consolidation” – Livekindly Collective CEO David Suarez on the meat-free challenge as profit wheel starts turning

Reflecting on the more general plant-based meat decline, Suarez says the “products were not good enough”.

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TFA ‘forever chemical’ found in everyday cereals across Europe

Breakfast cereals showed the highest levels of trifluoroacetic acid, according to a study from non-profit group PAN Europe.

Lifeway row rumbles on as kefir maker accused of “blatant deception”

Lifeway had publicly criticised the track record of two nominees put forward to join the company’s board – one of which is the CEO’s estranged brother.

Hormel Foods leans into protein trend as portfolio trimming planned

Costs pressures are still expected in fiscal 2026 from beef and to a lesser degree pork.

Candy Factory buys majority of Italgum Caramelle

Italgum, founded in 1956 in Casale Monferrato as Emolgum, offers gummy candies and jellies, both own-brand and private label.

Industry defends corner as San Francisco lodges UPF lawsuit

As legal action was launched, the Consumer Brands Association warned of the risk of consumers being “misled”.

UK softens African swine fever pork restrictions on Spain

Defra has now adopted a so-called regionalisation approach for pork imports from outside ASF-affected areas.

Ben & Jerry’s Foundation comes under TMICC “governance” microscope

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is calling for fixes around compliance practices and conflicts of interest.

Why microbial oils could mitigate deforestation from palm oil

Companies are increasingly exploring substitutes to palm oil to cut the risk they face from deforestation in their supply chains.