The Ferrero Group will acquire WK Kellogg Co for $23.00 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of $3.1 billion. The transaction will bring WK Kellogg Co’s breakfast cereal portfolio under Ferrero’s ownership, including manufacturing, marketing and distribution operations across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
Mars, Incorporated has announced a five-year, $5 million investment in advanced agricultural science aimed at developing more resilient peanut varieties through its new Protect the Peanut Plan. The initiative addresses significant crop losses that prevent up to 30% of peanuts from reaching market, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses to farmers globally.
Global ingredient solutions provider Tate & Lyle has announced a strategic partnership with MassChallenge UK and MassChallenge Switzerland to support early-stage food and beverage entrepreneurs through the accelerator’s established innovation programmes.
Research reveals that zeaxanthin, a carotenoid found in corn, leafy greens, and egg yolks, significantly enhances CD8+ T cell cytotoxicity against tumours. The compound promotes T cell receptor stimulation and improves responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors, suggesting new dietary approaches to cancer treatment.
Harbinder Maan, Associate Director of Trade Marketing and Stewardship at the Almond Board of California, examines how almonds’ exceptional nutri-tional profile and functional versatility are driving breakthrough innovations in food product development. With over 14 available forms, almonds enable manufacturers to create next-generation products that satisfy evolving consumer demands for health-conscious, plant-based alternatives whilst maintaining […]
Jordan Turner from SGS Beta demonstrates how carbon-14 analysis provides precise detection of synthetic vinegar adulteration through accelerator mass spectrometry. The established technique accurately identifies petroleum-derived adulterants by measuring biobased carbon content, offering manufacturers reliable authentication of natural ingredients whilst addressing growing concerns over economically motivated food fraud in global markets.
EIT Food’s latest Consumer Trends Report exposes critical messaging challenges for upcycled food manufacturers, with European research revealing that environmental support fails to translate into purchasing behaviour when consumers prioritize taste, health, quality and affordability over sustainability claims across four tested positioning strategies.
The United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency’s latest Consumer Insights Tracker exposes concerning trends in food safety behaviours, with two-thirds of UK consumers eating food past use-by dates to save money, while emerging technologies like cell-cultivated meat face significant consumer resistance despite growing scientific development.
Jack Helm, Account Manager – Beverage, Bakery & Functional Foods at ACI Group, examines how modern bakeries are redefining operational efficiency through innovative ingredient technologies. Traditional cost-cutting approaches are evolving into comprehensive strategies that integrate sustainability, worker safety, and environmental responsibility. From low-dust dusting flours that reduce occupational health risks to advanced seed adhesives that […]
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