Unilever has entered into a binding agreement with Vivera to sell The Vegetarian Butcher, a strategic move that aligns with the company’s recently announced portfolio sharpening initiative. The divestiture comes after seven years of ownership during which the plant-based brand expanded into more than 55 markets globally while maintaining consistent double-digit growth.
Global packaging leader increases production capacity by over 1 billion square metres through strategic Western Europe expansion, enhancing its solid board solutions for food and consumer goods sectors. The move strengthens Mondi’s integrated packaging offering for customers seeking to reduce waste and improve sustainability credentials across their supply chains.
Global taste and nutrition leader launches innovative co-creation space with enhanced R&D capabilities, AI-powered concepting tools and specialised portfolio for emerging food and beverage manufacturers.
Regenerative agriculture initiative in China honoured with Environment+Energy Leader award for environmental impact, farmer education and sustainability improvements across the stevia supply chain.
The nutraceutical innovator will present its science-backed botanical solutions targeting key areas of women’s wellness, including metabolic health, cognitive function, and skin health, at Europe’s leading nutraceutical event.
Contract manufacturer SternMaid will showcase its expanded portfolio for powder and granulate blends at Vitafoods Europe 2025, featuring a new filling line for environmentally friendly packaging made from more than 95% cardboard. The company’s comprehensive service offering combines advanced blending capabilities with refinement technologies designed to enhance product functionality for dietary supplements and functional foods.
German spice specialist RAPS GmbH & Co. KG has established RAPS Italia, a strategic partnership with Italian ingredient company Zuegg Com. The collaboration combines RAPS’ century of expertise in spices and functional ingredients with Zuegg Com’s established market position to deliver tailored solutions to Italy’s €179 billion food industry.
Wheat protein specialist demonstrated innovative solutions for health-conscious vegan snacks and baked goods, highlighting market-responsive product development with enhanced nutritional profiles and efficient processing capabilities.
The Michigan-based natural ingredients supplier has expanded its leadership team with two industry veterans to strengthen its global presence and drive regional growth in key markets across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
A new 30,000 square foot facility dedicated to citrus research and product development has been unveiled by IFF in partnership with Florida Polytechnic University. The Citrus Innovation Center in Lakeland combines botanical research capabilities with processing, analytics and product creation capabilities for both scent and taste applications.
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