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Private label is “transitioning and getting much more sophisticated” – Snak King CEO Michael Axelrod discusses snack leadership ambitions

Consumers are “migrating” to better-for-you snacks, along with added protein and alternative oils like avocado, Michael Axelrod says.

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Quorn CEO expects volumes to “stabilise” in 2026

CEO David Flochel said Quorn had seen “significant growth" from its snacking business during the third quarter.

Mars to close factory in Belgium

Mars, present in Belgium since 1962, attributed the decision to economic reasons, citing a “sharp decline in production volumes” and a “sharp rise in costs”.

McCain Foods acquires US peer Penobscot McCrum

The acquisition includes Penobscot McCrum’s potato processing facility in Washburn, Maine, along with employees.

Asahi reports double-digit sales declines after cyberattack

The Japanese group is still “handling order-taking and shipping operations manually” in the wake of the breach.

Clessidra Private Equity snaps up Italian bakery group Laurieri

Matera-based Laurieri makes sweet and savoury baked snacks like cantucci biscuits and taralli.

EU member states ‘want another EUDR delay’

Reports suggest an EU negotiating draft has called for EUDR to be postponed to 30 December 2026 for larger companies and to 30 June 2027 for smaller firms.

Beyond Meat eyes “strategic initiatives” in turnaround plan toward 30% margin

“There is plenty of fight left in Beyond and enormous enthusiasm to use this reset to hasten our future as a global protein company” – CEO Ethan Brown.

“It’s not all about how much protein is in the product” – The Protein Ball Co. sees opening as consumer scrutiny rises

Co-founder Matt Hunt talks his plans to grow exports and how consumers’ understanding of protein claims may be changing.