The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Frozen potato supplier Lamb Weston has announced plans to close its Broekhuizenvorst processing facility in the Netherlands, affecting approximately 110 employees.

SUANNUTRA USA has secured the North American distribution rights for TetraSOD, a patented microalgae ingredient from Fitoplancton Marino boasting 30,000 µ/g of SOD activity, targeting metabolic health and GLP-1 support.

Herbalife’s "Fuel Like Ronaldo" campaign democratises elite sports science for the mass market, utilising high-equity athlete IP and digital tools to scale its global wellness platform.

National behavioural healthcare provider Rula has collaborated with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to launch "Therapy in a Pint," utilising a unique "empty pint" retail format to bridge the gap between mental health awareness and clinical action during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Ore-Ida, the original inventor of the Tater Tot, has announced the launch of Dino and Star Tater Tots, marking its first shape-based portfolio expansion in nearly 20 years to capitalise on the high-growth demand for "playful" and nostalgic frozen food formats.

Closure Systems International (CSI) has announced the acquisition of two specialised beverage closure compression moulding facilities from Amcor, a strategic move designed to consolidate its North American manufacturing lead and accelerate innovation in lightweighting and post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.