The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Hormel Foods Corporation has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Brazilian operations, which function under the Ceratti brand, to Zanchetta Alimentos LTDA.

Jennifer Mann, President of The Coca-Cola Company’s North American Operating Unit, will step down on August 1. CFO John Murphy will oversee the unit on an interim basis.

Haribo UK has officially opened a new purpose-built warehouse and production line at its Castleford facility, marking a 35 million pound investment to modernise operations and bolster manufacturing capacity in West Yorkshire.

Co-op Group has announced a major restructure of its executive leadership team following the departures of Managing Director Matt Hood and two other senior commercial directors.

Tesco has launched a dedicated Clubcard scheme for 16 and 17-year-olds, allowing younger shoppers to access exclusive pricing and loyalty rewards via a digital-only sign-up process.

Syngenta Group China has partnered with McDonald’s and McCain to develop a resilient and sustainable potato supply chain in China through the application of science-based farming technologies.

Paramount Coffee has introduced a ready-to-drink cold brew line under its Joe Knows Coffee brand, utilising 100% Arabica beans to address rising consumer demand for chilled coffee products.

Takis has announced a strategic shift to remove artificial colours and TBHQ from its entire snack portfolio by the end of 2026, aligning with evolving consumer ingredient preferences.