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Alicorp moves for Flora Food Group assets in Latin America

In a statement, the Peruvian consumer goods group said it would take control of Flora’s operations across seven markets in the region.

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Once Upon a Farm leans on baby-food coolers to drive volume-led growth

Despite an expected sales boost, the cost of new cooler placements is anticipated to put further pressure on gross margins in 2026.

Former Hearthside business Maker’s Pride to close two US plants

The co-manufacturer of bakery and snacks plans to shutter the sites in Utah and Minnesota in the third quarter.

Rise Baking expands US plant, closes another

The company plans to expand its Pleasant View, Utah, manufacturing facility, while closing its plant in Kent, Washington.

Löfbergs CEO to leave coffee group for Humble hot seat

Fredriksson, who has been at the helm of family-owned Löfbergs since 2021, will join Humble in September.

Sweet dream: start-ups eye promise of cocoa-free chocolate

Supply and sustainability challenges in chocolate are leading investment to pour into alternative cocoa-free ingredients.

Campbell’s on quest to rebuild snacks margin after second-quarter slide

Analysts described the 7% second-quarter snacks margin as a “shock” and “alarming”.

Bel Group ploughs $200m into Babybel production in US

The US is Bel’s biggest market, accounting for a third of its revenue.

Two weeks to go: 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.