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Purely Elizabeth, the natural foods brand specialising in nutrient-dense granola, has announced its entry into the "nutricosmetic" food segment with the launch of Purely Glow Salted Vanilla Pistachio Granola.

Ben & Jerry's, the Unilever-owned ice cream giant, has announced a significant expansion of its Sundaes product line, introducing three new flavours to capitalise on the platform's runaway success in 2025.

The restructuring fundamentally alters the company’s reporting lines, consolidating strategic oversight of key business units under functional leaders in Finance and Supply Chain rather than a traditional operations deputy.

This infrastructure investment comes as the company reports it is approaching $100 million in annual revenue, driven by surging demand from foodservice operators, manufacturers, and retailers for operationally efficient, plant-forward ingredients.

By utilising a cottage cheese base for the crust, the brand claims to achieve a crisp texture often lacking in cauliflower or alternative-flour bases, while delivering up to 23 grams of protein per serving.

The new lineup spans extra virgin oils, lentils, heirloom beans, and ancient grains, marking a strategic broadening of the company's global supply chain.

General Mills continues to aggressively target the "performance nutrition" sector through its ongoing collaboration with lifestyle brand GHOST®.

Post Holdings, Inc. has announced the appointment of Greg Pearson as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of its Post Consumer Brands division, effective April 1, 2026.