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Unilever coy on US ice-cream brand sale talk

Yesterday, one of the largest US ice-cream manufacturers, Wells Enterprises, was sold to confectionery giant Ferrero for an undisclosed sum.

A shift in attitudes – is vegan dog food heading for the mainstream?

There are now clear signs of a change in attitude as research suggests all is not as we thought when it comes to dogs’ nutritional needs.

Food manufacturers see potential for AI in NPD

While there are questions about how far AI and machine learning can be used in product innovation, a number of global food groups are embracing the technology.

Israel’s Strauss Group ups domestic prices

Strauss Israel CEO Eyal Dror said the hikes were “the last resort” amid soaring costs of living.

Emmi-owned US goat dairies merge into Darey Brands

Bonnie Neulight heads up Darey Brands as CEO and managing director.

Campbell Soup optimistic on inflation moderation as profit outlook hiked

Campbell plans a fourth pricing wave but in “very targeted” manner.

Ferrero scoops up US ice-cream firm Wells Enterprises

The Ferrero Rocher maker adds to its ice-cream assets in Europe.

WTO voices food security, price “spike” concerns over rising trade restrictions

Export restrictions have outpaced those on imports for the first time since 2009, the WTO said.

GoodLeaf Farms to increase vertical-farming footprint after McCain-led funding round

The Canadian firm is planning to build new farms in Calgary and in the Montreal area.

Leading the charge – the companies at the cutting edge of cell-based protein product development

Just Food presents a guide to the prominent companies developing cell-cultivated meat, seafood and dairy products.

US pasta maker Seviroli backed by investment firm Mill Point

Seviroli has been family-owned and operated since its founding in 1960.

Report calls for change at FDA in wake of infant-nutrition crisis

The FDA is responsible for overseeing the safety of 78% of the US human food supply.

UK grocery inflation drops for the first time in nearly two years

The dip of just 0.1% was the first time in 21 months that inflation has fallen.

“Humanisation” in pet food bounds along amid premium-led growth

With pets regarded as a member of the family, ‘parents’ aren’t willing to forsake spending on premium, natural or branded pet foods, even in times when money is tight.

Second Nature Brands snaps US snacks peer Brownie Brittle

The deal is the first made by Second Nature Brands since private-equity firm CapVest bought the business in April.