The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Dole Nordic AB has acquired the Fresh Produce division of Greenfood AB, gaining a significant distribution facility in Sweden and enhancing its logistics infrastructure in the Nordic region.

Amcor is collaborating with U.K. startup Kelpi to research bio-based, seaweed-derived coating technologies to enhance the sustainability and barrier performance of its fibre packaging solutions.

Bayou Best Foods has acquired Berlin-based BettaF!sh, uniting two plant-based seafood innovators to expand distribution and product offerings across the U.S. and European markets.

Vitamin Well Group, the parent company of the popular functional snack brand Barebells, has announced an agreement to acquire EMPWR Nutrition Group from Waterland Private Equity Investments.

More than 300 beverage companies have signed an open letter to the German government, expressing collective opposition to the proposed sugar tax and citing potential economic concerns.

Dr Zero Zero is launching its Italian produced non alcoholic aperitivo, AperZero, in the US market, expanding its portfolio of authentic, zero-proof Italian spirits.