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Unlike traditional third-party application labs, the M2 Center of Innovation operates within the company's vertically integrated structure. This allows food scientists to address formulation challenges at the ingredient level.

The company is executing a dual-channel rollout across major regional grocery and national convenience networks, supported by a trio of senior executive hires from industry giants including Red Bull, Coca-Cola, and Congo Brands.

The opening comes as the company confirms it closed 2025 with a turnover of €200 million, a milestone that underscores the solidity of its business model amidst growing global demand for high-quality hard cheeses.

The brand’s Ready-to-Drink (RTD) line will now be stocked in over 800 Sheetz convenience stores across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Michigan.

Big Whisk Green Chili Jam has announced a strategic expansion into over 150 retail and foodservice locations, transitioning from a proprietary restaurant ingredient to a standalone CPG product.

The Marzetti Company, a manufacturer of speciality food products for retail and foodservice, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bachan’s, Inc., the fast-growing Japanese Barbecue Sauce brand.

The company confirmed the completion of a £38 million deal to acquire Hexham-based botanical brewer Fentimans on Monday, funded through a combination of cash and debt

The product is debuting at The Fresh Market, available immediately alongside the brand's signature dark glass bottle to create a "complete refill ecosystem" on the shelf.