Green River Distilling Co. is launching a product into the sweetened liqueur category, 92-proof Honey Finished Bourbon, utilising an "in-barrel" finishing comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Green River Distilling Co., known for its accessible Kentucky bourbon portfolio, has announced a significant technical evolution in the flavoured spirits category with the launch of Green River Honey Finished Bourbon Whiskey. Reaching nationwide distribution on 15 May 2026, the expression is engineered to provide a high-integrity alternative to a segment that has historically been dominated by lower-proof, heavily sweetened liqueur blends that rely on synthetic flavourings. The primary differentiator for Green River Honey is its manufacturing process. Rather than adopting the industry-standard method of post-production blending with syrups or artificial additives, the brand utilises a genuine cask-finishing technique. Four-year-old Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon serves as the base liquid. A custom blend of 100% raw, pure, unfiltered honey is added directly into the barrel. This allows the bourbon and the honey to integrate naturally over time through barrel interaction. Dan Callaway, Master Blender at Lofted Spirits, stated that the brand is challenging the "shortcuts" that have defined the honey whiskey category. Callaway noted that by investing in natural honey and straight bourbon, the company is bridging the gap between high-priced honey-cask finishes and cheaper, immature flavour profiles. Sourcing and Supply Chain Integrity To ensure the quality of the raw materials, Green River has partnered with Above the Dirt Garden and Honey Shop , a beekeeper-owned business within the Kentucky Proud network. This partnership guarantees a supply of sustainably sourced honey from family-owned apiaries across the Midwest and South. By maintaining this level of supply chain transparency, Green River is aligning the product with the broader consumer demand for "clean-label" and verifiable provenance in premium food and beverage. Bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV), Green River Honey maintains the structural backbone and warmth of traditional Kentucky bourbon. The sensory profile features floral aromas layered with caramel, orange peel, toasted oak, and vanilla, finishing with a light cinnamon spice. This higher proof point is a critical B2B selling feature for the hospitality sector. Caryn Wells, National Brand Ambassador, emphasised that the liquid is designed to "go to work behind the bar." Unlike lower-proof liqueurs that can dilute or overly sweeten a mixed drink, the 92-proof formulation provides bartenders with a versatile foundation that holds up in complex cocktails like the Gold Rush, effectively reducing the need for additional sweeteners in the build. New Products Green River Distilling Co Debuts In Barrel Honey Finished Bourbon Eddie Sanders May 13, 2026 New Products Rancho La Gloria Launches Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Alcohol Chris Hemsworth Joins Archie Rose as Co-Owner Ahead of US Market Debut Alcohol Sazerac Expands Kentucky Bourbon Network with Acquisition of Garrard County Distilling New Products Bardstown Bourbon Launches 2026 Discovery and Lochs of Jura Whiskeys Alcohol New Products Related news

Bakery brand King's Hawaiian has partnered with Illumination's Minions and Monsters franchise to launch an interactive co-branded product comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom King's Hawaiian, a leading brand in the retail bakery sector, has announced a nationwide product launch and multi-channel marketing campaign in collaboration with Illumination's animated film franchise, Minions and Monsters. Launching on May 20, the brand is debuting a limited-edition product named Shake 'Em Banana Bites, timed ahead of the theatrical release of the franchise's next film on July 1. The launch represents a strategic expansion of the brand's Soft Bites platform, which was introduced last year to pivot the company's traditional bakery portfolio towards the rapidly growing convenient sweet snacking category. By combining a high-profile intellectual property (IP) license with an interactive consumer experience, King's Hawaiian aims to capture incremental sales during the competitive summer promotional season. Interactive Formats and Consumer Customisation The Shake 'Em Banana Bites product incorporates an experiential element designed to increase consumer engagement at the point of consumption. The product features the brand's signature sweet bread bites packaged alongside a separate sachet of banana-flavoured sugar. Consumers are instructed to sprinkle the sugar over the bites and shake the container to coat them, creating an interactive, customisable flavouring process. From a product development perspective, this dual-component approach addresses several shifting consumer preferences: Customisable Taste Profiles: The format allows individual consumers to control the level of sweetness and flavour intensity, aligning with the broader demand for personalised food and beverage experiences. Multi-Sensory Preparation: By turning snack consumption into a three-step physical activity (sprinkle, shake, and eat), the product stands out from traditional passive convenience snacks. Versatile Serving Suggestions: The product is designed to be consumed directly from the tub or heated in an air fryer, appealing to the growing trend of warm, bakery-style treats prepared at home with minimal effort. Licensing and Marketing To support the retail rollout, King's Hawaiian and Illumination have structured a comprehensive co-marketing campaign that spans traditional media, experiential events, and digital content. A central component of the campaign is a custom animated television commercial. Reflecting the film's 1920s Hollywood setting, the advertisement features the iconic Minion characters dressed as bread bites performing a theatrical dance routine that visually demonstrates the "sprinkle and shake" mechanic. To drive broader brand awareness outside of traditional retail environments, the partnership will also feature a co-branded NASCAR race car at the Pocono Raceway in June. This high-visibility sporting partnership aims to capture family demographics and reinforce the summer-themed campaign. Retail Distribution and Grocery Channel For grocery retailers, co-branded entertainment partnerships of this scale serve as significant drivers of high-margin impulse purchases, particularly when supported by robust in-store merchandising. King's Hawaiian is supporting the launch with custom in-store displays designed to capture foot traffic in high-traffic perimeter aisles. The limited-time offering is being distributed through a nationwide footprint of major retail partners, including Kroger, Albertsons, and Publix. New Products King's Hawaiian Launches Interactive Banana Bites in Partnership with Illumination Eddie Sanders May 20, 2026 New Products Co-op Launches Halloween 2026 Confectionery and Snack Range New Products Milk Bar Partners with Beyond Meat to Launch Savoury Plant-Based Range Foodservice Chomps Expands Distribution Footprint at Starbucks and Costco Snacking Little Bites Launches Mystery Muffin and Naming Contest New Products Business & Finance Food Related news

Ardagh Glass Packaging has restructured its executive team, decentralising leadership to regional CEOs under Executive Chairman Mark Porto comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP), a global leader in sustainable glass packaging solutions, has announced a comprehensive senior executive restructuring designed to decentralise its international operations. Following the retirement of global Chief Executive Officer Mike Dick at the end of May 2026, the organisation will eliminate the singular global CEO layer. Instead, the regional heads of Europe, North America, and Africa will report directly to Mark Porto, the Executive Chairman of the parent entity Ardagh Group. The structural transition represents an industry-wide pivot toward regionalised supply chain management, empowering local business units to respond rapidly to changing market demands, energy costs, and regulatory frameworks. Decentralisation of the Global Reporting Structure The decision to transition from a centralised global chief executive model to direct regional oversight marks a strategic pivot for Ardagh Group. By restructuring its management reporting, AGP aims to bypass operational bottlenecks and accelerate decision-making across its primary territories. Under the new hierarchy: AGP-North America: Led by Brian Brandstatter, reporting directly to Mark Porto. AGP-Africa: Led by Paul Curnow, reporting directly to Mark Porto. AGP-Europe: Managed by the newly appointed Alexander Kuzan, reporting directly to Mark Porto. Mark Porto characterised the transition as a pivotal moment for the organisation, noting that by empowering regional leaders and sharpening commercial focus, AGP is positioning itself to operate with greater speed and agility. Porto emphasised that the new structure establishes a strong foundation for sustainable growth and continued industry leadership in a highly dynamic global market. European Leadership and Novelis Integration To spearhead the newly restructured European business, AGP has appointed industry veteran Alexander Kuzan as Chief Executive Officer of AGP-Europe. Kuzan joins the organisation from global aluminium giant Novelis, where he served as Vice President and General Manager of the European Can division since 2017. Kuzan’s background brings a wealth of high-level experience in managing complex, circular packaging portfolios and executing European-wide commercial strategies. He holds a master's degree in computer science from the University of Zurich and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Kuzan expressed excitement regarding his transition into the glass sector, highlighting AGP's heritage of quality, innovation, and customer-centric service. His primary mandate will involve driving operational performance across European manufacturing plants and partnering with regional beverage and food brands to meet their specific glass packaging requirements. Commercial and Analytical Modelling A secondary but critical pillar of the restructure is the expansion of Timur Colak's executive duties. Colak, who currently serves as AGP’s Chief Transformation Officer, will assume the additional role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the global business, reporting directly to Mark Porto. The combination of the transformation and commercial offices indicates a highly modernised, data-driven approach to sales and client management. Colak’s mandate focuses on migrating the company’s global sales process to a structured, value-based model. Colak noted that AGP is strengthening its commercial operations by introducing enhanced analytics and commercial modelling tools to underpin the entire sales process. He stated that the commercial teams will focus on delivering exceptional value for both customers and the business, ensuring that transactional client relations are converted into long-term strategic partnerships. People Ardagh Glass Packaging Restructures Leadership to Drive Regional Autonomy Eddie Sanders May 18, 2026 Alcohol Tom Holland's BERO Launches Kingston Golden Pils in Glass Bottles Water Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages Introduces Reusable Glass Collection New Solutions Ardagh Glass Launches Sustainable 8-oz Ring-Neck Bottles Water Loonen Launches 'Clean Standard' Glass-Bottled Water with $6M Backing Business & Finance Packaging People Related news

Hormel Foods has unveiled the SPAM Dog, a specialised foodservice innovation designed for roller grills in stadiums and convenience stores comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Hormel Foods has announced a significant strategic pivot for its SPAM® brand with the debut of the SPAM® Dog . The launch marks the first time the 87-year-old brand has moved beyond its traditional canned format into a specialised, linked-protein structure engineered specifically for the foodservice and convenience retail sectors. The innovation is designed to provide operators with a high-margin, "familiar-yet-novel" protein option for roller grills and stadiums, leveraging the brand’s deep latent equity to drive impulse purchases during the peak summer trading season. The introduction of the SPAM® Dog represents a move toward "format-led" growth. Historically confined to the ambient grocery aisle, the SPAM® brand is now competing directly in the multi-billion-dollar hot dog and handheld snack category. By re-engineering the signature pork and ham formulation into a hot dog shape, Hormel is removing the preparation barriers associated with canned meat, such as slicing and frying, enabling foodservice staff to serve the product with the same operational speed as a standard frankfurter. Haley Eggum, brand manager for the SPAM® brand, noted that the product creates an opportunity for operators to offer an "unmistakable" flavour profile that has been adapted for modern service speeds. Convenience and Stadium Channels The SPAM® Dog is engineered for high-visibility "grab-and-go" fixtures, specifically the commercial roller grill. This format is a primary profit centre for convenience stores, where consumers increasingly prioritise portable, high-protein meal solutions. Technical and Culinary Attributes Operational Stability: The product is designed to maintain texture and moisture on heated rollers for extended periods. Customisation Potential: The bold, salty profile of the protein is engineered to pair with high-acid toppings (kimchi, relish) and creamy sauces (chipotle mayo), allowing operators to build premium, "limited-time offering" (LTO) menus around the SKU. Geographic Expansion: Initial retail wins include Rutters in the Northeast and select 7-Eleven and ABC stores in the high-consumption Hawaii market. National Debut and Scaling Following a phased regional rollout, the SPAM® Dog will make its official national debut at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) show in Chicago. This trade-facing launch is intended to secure large-scale contracts with national cinema chains, sports arenas, and diversified convenience networks. Current distribution has already been secured at several professional sporting venues, including CHS Field in St. Paul and LMCU Ballpark in Comstock Park. These placements serve as a proof-of-concept for how heritage CPG brands can successfully transition into "event-level" hospitality assets. Foodservice Hormel Foods Launches SPAM Dog for Foodservice Eddie Sanders May 14, 2026 New Products Rosina Food Products Launches Five Frozen Meatball Innovations New Products Tango Enters Frozen Aisle with Boneless Chicken Bites Range at Iceland Business & Finance Pilgrim's Europe to Acquire Walkers Deli and Sausage from Samworth Brothers New Products Rancher's Premium Smokehouse Launches Two Burnt Ends Foodservice New Products Meat & Seafood Related news

SURREAL has expanded beyond the cereal aisle with the launch of its first-ever functional overnight oats lineup. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom SURREAL has expanded beyond the cereal aisle with the launch of its first-ever functional overnight oats lineup. Known for disrupting traditional breakfast cereal with high-protein and low-sugar formulations, the business is entering the hot and cold cereal market with SURREAL (not so) Overnight Oats. Co-founded by Kit Gammell and Jac Chetland, the Somerset-based organisation is aiming to address growing consumer demand for high-protein, convenient morning meal solutions that require minimal preparation time. The launch marks a significant portfolio extension for SURREAL, transforming the brand from a single-category cereal manufacturer into a multi-format functional breakfast provider. Reformulating Overnight Oats for Speed and Convenience Traditional overnight oats typically require several hours of soaking prior to consumption. SURREAL has engineered a formulation that drastically reduces prep time to five minutes, removing the need for advance planning while maintaining standard category naming conventions. Each single-serve 75g sachet is formulated with a base of oats, seeds, freeze-dried fruit, and functional inclusions. The product offers versatility across three distinct preparation methods: Cold consumption as traditional overnight oats after five minutes of soaking Hot consumption as a quick-prep porridge Blending with milk or plant-based alternatives as a high-protein breakfast shake Product Formulations and Flavour Variants Positioned squarely within performance nutrition and convenient wellness, every sachet delivers more than 20g of protein alongside high fibre content and low sugar levels, avoiding artificial sweeteners or complex ingredient lists. The initial rollout features six distinct flavour profiles: 🍫 Chocolate: Rich cocoa profile incorporating crunchy chocolate inclusions 🥜 Peanut Butter: Nut-dense formulation offering an indulgent savoury-sweet profile 🍌 Banana: Fruit-forward breakfast formulation featuring real fruit notes 🍓 Strawberry: Light fruity blend incorporating freeze-dried strawberry pieces 🍯 Honey: Naturally sweet classic breakfast profile designed for broad appeal 🌊 Salted Caramel: Sweet and savoury balanced profile for morning indulgence Where is the product available? SURREAL is executing the initial product rollout via its direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce channel in the UK. To incentivise trial and basket size, the brand is supporting the launch with custom bundle offerings and a promotional branded overnight oats pot for early adopters. The strategic push into ambient functional oats allows SURREAL to capture additional usage occasions across office, home, and on-the-go snacking environments, positioning the business to scale into retail distribution channels as production ramps up. New Products SURREAL Launches High Protein Low Sugar Overnight Oats Range Dan Bunt August 25, 2026 Business & Finance Kellogg's Closes 88-Year-Old Manchester Cereal Plant with 360 Job Losses New Products General Mills and Chamoy Mega Launch Co-Branded Cereal and Sauce Flavours & Colours General Mills Completes Removal of Certified Colours from US Cereal Range Manufacturing Roskam Foods Centralises Cereal and Granola Output in Michigan New Products Food Health & Nutrition Related news

The retailer is expanding its Exceptional by Asda private label range with a new hero product: the Exceptional Pistachio and Himalayan Salt White Chocolate Egg. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Retail ASDA The Newsroom Asda has unveiled its Easter 2026 confectionery strategy, placing a significant bet on the pistachio flavour trend to drive sales in the premium tier. The retailer is expanding its Exceptional by Asda private label range with a new hero product: the Exceptional Pistachio and Himalayan Salt White Chocolate Egg . Priced at a competitive £10 , the launch is a direct response to consumer demand for pistachio-flavoured goods, which has evolved from a viral social media phenomenon into a mainstream retail staple across bakery, ice cream, and now confectionery. Capitalising on Search Trends Asda’s product development is underpinned by robust internal data. The retailer reports that searches for 'Easter Eggs' on Asda.com hit 51,000 in January alone, signalling early consumer intent. Nicola Gordon , Product Development Manager at Asda, highlighted the strategic alignment: “Pistachio has become one of the most exciting flavours in food right now, and our customers are telling us they want to see it across more indulgent treats. With our Exceptional Pistachio and Himalayan Salt White Chocolate Egg, we wanted to create something that felt truly special for Easter, balancing premium ingredients and bold flavour at a price point shoppers can enjoy.” Product Specifications The hero 200g egg is crafted from smooth Belgian white chocolate, infused with creamy pistachio paste, and finished with roasted pistachio pieces and Himalayan pink salt. This "sweet-and-salty" profile is designed to offer a sophisticated alternative to standard milk chocolate offerings. 'Exceptional' and 'Free From' Beyond the pistachio launch, Asda is strengthening its premium and "free-from" propositions to capture a wider share of the seasonal market. Returning Exceptional Favourites (£10 RRP): Exceptional Dark Chocolate & Ginger Egg: Featuring Valencia orange oil and crystallised ginger. Exceptional Milk Chocolate Caramel, Pretzel and Honeycomb Egg: A returning Good Housekeeping Institute award-winner. Free-From Expansion (£9.97 RRP): The retailer is also aggressively targeting the allergy-aware demographic with sophisticated flavour profiles rarely seen in the free-from aisle: Exceptional Dark Belgian Chocolate & Raspberry Egg: Gluten, milk, and egg-free. Exceptional Honeycomb Sea Salt Egg: Milk, egg, and gluten-free. Value Tier: OMV Brand Rounding out the range, Asda’s plant-based OMV brand continues to offer accessible price points at £4.90 , with variants like the Chocolate Orange & Caramel Crisp and Cherry Bakewell eggs ensuring the retailer competes effectively in the mid-market vegan segment. Confectionery Asda Targets Premium Easter Market with Pistachio Trend and Expanded 'Exceptional' Range News February 16, 2026 New Products McVitie's Launches Chocolate Christmas Treat Range with Penguin and Jaffa Elf New Products Califia Farms Debuts Horchata and Peppermint Bark Almond Creamers for Autumn Confectionery Ghirardelli Relaunches Seasonal Jack O'Lantern Chocolates across US Retail Confectionery Nestlé Unwraps 2026 Christmas Range with KitKat F1 and New After Eight New Products Confectionery Retail Related news

IFF is expanding its Health and Biosciences capabilities in Latin America through a new enzyme production hub in Argentina and a dedicated household care laboratory in Brazil to support regional market growth. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Flavours & Colours IFF The Newsroom IFF has announced a strategic expansion of its Health & Biosciences (H&B) division in Latin America, aimed at localised production and technical application. The company is transforming its Arroyito facility in Argentina into its first full fermentation-based enzyme production hub in the region and launching a new household care application laboratory at its Innovation Centre in Brazil. These investments are designed to improve speed-to-market and reliability for several high-growth sectors, including brewing, animal nutrition, biofuels, and home care. By localising the supply chain and research capabilities, IFF intends to provide solutions more specifically tailored to the environmental and manufacturing conditions of the Latin American market. Regional Enzyme Production Hub in Argentina The expansion of the Arroyito site represents a significant technical shift for IFF’s operations in Argentina. Previously focused on final processing and packaging, the facility will now handle the entire biological fermentation process. By producing high-performance enzymes locally from the initial biological stage, IFF can better control the manufacturing environment to ensure consistent results. This move is expected to increase processing efficiency and allow the company to make faster adjustments as customer requirements evolve in the brewing, animal nutrition, and biofuel industries. Advancing Applied Innovation in Brazil In tandem with the production upgrades in Argentina, IFF has opened a new household care application laboratory in Brazil. This facility is specifically designed to help customers evaluate and optimise enzyme performance under regional conditions. The laboratory focuses on laundry and dishwashing applications. By conducting localised testing, IFF aims to deliver more accurate formulations for next-generation cleaning products, enabling closer collaboration with regional manufacturers and reducing product development time. Strategic Impact on Latin American Markets Latin America remains one of the fastest-growing regions for IFF’s Health & Biosciences business. Letícia Gonçalves, president of IFF H&B, noted that bringing fermentation and application capabilities directly to the region allows the company to accelerate innovation and translate scientific developments into practical products for millions of consumers. Deia Vilela, vice president of Latin America for IFF H&B, highlighted that deeper partnerships are shaping the momentum in the region. The investment builds on IFF’s four decades of biotechnology leadership and reinforces a long-term commitment to capturing growth across the food, home care, and bio-industrial markets. Facilities IFF Opens New Application Laboratory and Enzyme Production Hub in Latin America News March 11, 2026 Facilities Novonesis Invests €600M in Indian Enzyme Facility Facilities JBM Packaging Opens Ohio Facility to Expand Contract Packaging and Filling Business & Finance Chobani Acquires KDP Allentown Facility in $1.2B Dairy Expansion Facilities Wells Enterprises Completes $425M Expansion of Dunkirk Ice Cream Facility Facilities Cultivated Ingredients Business & Finance Related news

NationsBenefits and Food City partner to enable Flex Card acceptance for healthcare and nutrition purchases across the Southeast and Appalachian regions. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom NationsBenefits, a healthcare benefits and fintech platform, has announced a strategic retail network integration with Food City. This partnership enables the acceptance of NationsBenefits Mastercard Prepaid Flex Cards at Food City locations across Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama. The move is designed to bridge the gap between healthcare benefits and everyday grocery retail, allowing members to use plan-sponsored funds for eligible nutritional and wellness products. Technological Integration via Basket Analyzer Service The core of this partnership is the implementation of NationsBenefits’ Basket Analyzer Service (BAS). This fintech solution provides real-time, item-level benefit validation during the checkout process. By identifying eligible items automatically, the system removes the need for manual claims or reimbursement requests. For the retail sector, this represents a streamlined approach to managing restricted-spend benefits. The BAS technology ensures that only approved items—such as "food as medicine" products, over-the-counter (OTC) health supplies, and wellness essentials—are purchased using the member's healthcare funds. Addressing Regional Health and Nutritional Disparities The integration targets the Southeast and Appalachian regions, areas characterized by higher rates of chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that these health disparities are particularly concentrated in rural and underserved ZIP codes. By enabling benefit spending at a high-frequency retail touchpoint like Food City, NationsBenefits aims to improve health outcomes for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage populations. The ability to access nutritious food through existing healthcare benefits is a growing priority for health plans seeking to manage long-term care costs through preventative nutrition. Strategic Impact on Retail and Healthcare Markets For Food City, the partnership expands its service offerings to a demographic with specific healthcare spending power. Mickey Blazer, Executive Vice President of Pharmacy and Fuel Operations at Food City, noted that the collaboration helps customers stretch their benefits further by simplifying the purchase of essential health items and nutritious foods. From a B2B perspective, this collaboration reflects a broader trend of "whole-person health" where traditional grocery retailers become active participants in the healthcare delivery chain. As NationsBenefits continues to expand its national retail network, integrations with regional supermarket chains like Food City provide the localized infrastructure necessary for health plans to execute large-scale nutritional intervention programs. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to community access and the growing role of retail technology in facilitating healthcare compliance and improved patient wellness. Retail NationsBenefits and Food City Integrate Healthcare Benefits into Grocery Retail News March 10, 2026 New Products Iceland Foods and Myprotein Expand Range with 25 High-Protein Products Retail Tesco Expands Frozen Aisle with 150 New Products Retail Asda Completes £7.5M Digital Shelf Label Rollout across Express Stores Retail Co-op Introduces 7am Online Delivery across 1200 Stores for Back to School Rush Food Retail Business & Finance Related news

Norwegian salmon producer SalMar has signed an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in Måsøval for approximately NOK 3.4 billion comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Norwegian aquaculture group SalMar ASA has entered into an agreement with Heimstø AS to acquire 85,727,553 shares in Måsøval AS. The transaction represents approximately 70% of the share capital of Måsøval, strengthening SalMar's operational footprint in Central Norway. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, after which SalMar will offer minority shareholders the opportunity to realise their shares. Transaction Details and Consideration The purchase price is set at NOK 39.50 per share, representing an aggregate consideration for the sale shares of approximately NOK 3.4 billion. The payment structure is divided into the following components: 📈 Share Consideration: SalMar will issue 733,906 shares, representing 10% of the total purchase price. The value of these shares has been fixed at NOK 461.40 per share, based on the closing price of SalMar shares on Euronext Oslo Børs on 6 July 2026. 💵 Cash Consideration: The remaining 90% of the purchase price will be settled in cash. 🔄 Put Option: As part of the agreement, Heimstø has been granted a right, exercisable for 12 months following completion, to sell the consideration shares back to SalMar at the initial price of NOK 461.40 per share. Based on 122,508,455 outstanding shares as of 8 July 2026, the transaction values the entire share capital of Måsøval at approximately NOK 4.84 billion. After the transaction is completed, SalMar has committed to ensuring that minority shareholders can exit the business at the same price of NOK 39.50 per share. Regional Alignment and Synergies Both SalMar and Måsøval share historical roots on the island of Frøya. SalMar expects the acquisition to provide a stronger platform for sustainable growth in Central Norway, which is one of the premier global regions for aquaculture. The combination of the two operations is expected to deliver several operational benefits, including: 🏗️ Infrastructure Integration: Improved utilisation of existing regional infrastructure and facilities. 🧠 Resource and Expertise Sharing: Combining operational knowledge and technical expertise to strengthen regional innovation capability. 🌊 Coastal Development: Supporting long-term value creation along the Norwegian coastline. Frode Arntsen, Chief Executive Officer of SalMar, stated that the acquisition represents an industrial opportunity that fits with the company's existing activities. Arntsen noted that Måsøval is a well-established regional operator, and both firms see potential for further development. SalMar has confirmed that further details regarding the transaction and its operational implications will be presented alongside the group's second-quarter financial results on 25 August 2026. Meat & Seafood SalMar Enters into Agreement to Acquire 70% of Måsøval Shares Eddie Sanders July 9, 2026 Business & Finance General Mills Completes Sale of Brazil Business to 3corações Alcohol Sazerac Expands Kentucky Bourbon Network with Acquisition of Garrard County Distilling Business & Finance GrubMarket Enters UK Market with Acquisition of JR Holland Business & Finance Pilgrim's Europe to Acquire Walkers Deli and Sausage from Samworth Brothers Meat & Seafood Food Business & Finance Related news

Italian health food brand Valsoia has expanded its plant-based ice cream portfolio with the launch of a zero-sugar cone and a dual-flavour. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. The Newsroom Italian plant-based food manufacturer Valsoia has expanded its Valsoia Bontà e Salute ice cream portfolio with the addition of two new products ahead of the summer 2026 trading season. The product rollout introduces a zero-sugar cone and a dual-flavour tub option to major Italian supermarkets. The launch is designed to meet rising retail and consumer demand for alternative dairy products that address nutritional preferences, specifically sugar reduction and traditional Italian flavour profiles. Sugar Reduction Trends The introduction of the new products follows a series of low-sugar and portion-controlled launches by the brand. Valsoia has focused on developing alternative formulations to align with the growing consumer preference for reduced daily sugar intake. The launch builds upon the brand's previous portfolio expansions, which included the rollout of its Zero Strawberry and Lemon tub alongside its Zero Mango and Coconut cups. By scaling its zero-sugar options into the classic cone segment, the brand aims to capture a larger share of the wellness-oriented convenience market during peak summer sales. New Products The summer expansion comprises two distinct product formats, utilising classic Italian dessert profiles adapted for plant-based diets: 🍦 Zero Cone : A portioned gelato alternative combining creamy white plant-based ice cream with dark chocolate swirls, a crispy wafer, and a dark chocolate drizzle, finished with a crunchy hazelnut topping. The recipe contains no added sugar and delivers 3 grams of sugar per 100 grams of product. 🥜 Hazelnut and Pistachio Tub : A dual-flavour tub that introduces hazelnut and pistachio to the brand’s larger-format gelato range. The combination marks the first time these classic Italian flavours have been offered together in the brand's tub segment. Retail Distribution The new products are currently rolling out to major Italian supermarket chains. Valsoia intends to leverage its established retail network to secure high visibility in the frozen plant-based category. Headquartered in Italy, Valsoia is a major player in the European healthy nutrition sector. The company's diverse plant-based portfolio extends beyond frozen desserts to include beverages, yoghurts, meat alternatives, and dairy-free spreads, supporting retail partners with a comprehensive range of health-focused product lines. New Products Valsoia Introduces Plant-Based Zero Sugar Cone and Dual Flavour Ice Cream Tub Eddie Sanders May 29, 2026 New Products Ben & Jerry's Launches Limited Batch Razz Up Flavour Foodservice Haagen-Dazs Shops Launches New Sundae Series Facilities The Magnum Ice Cream Company Opens Research and Innovation Centre in India Facilities The Magnum Ice Cream Company Invests €10M in Hungarian Production Facility Plant-based New Products Food Snacking Related news

Tetra Pak has initiated a 15,000-square-foot expansion of its Product Development and Customer Innovation Centres in Denton, Texas, introducing an integrated "one-stop-shop" model to support the full lifecycle of functional and plant-based beverages by Q1 2027. comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Packaging Tetra Pak The Newsroom Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has officially broken ground on a major expansion of its Product Development Centre (PDC) at its North American headquarters in Denton, Texas. The project, scheduled for completion in Q1 2027, is designed to transform the site into a high-capacity innovation hub that integrates processing, packaging, and scaling capabilities within a single facility. The investment is a direct response to the increasing complexity of the beverage market, where brands face mounting pressure to iterate quickly and minimise the risks associated with commercial-scale production. The "One-Stop-Shop" Model for Rapid Scaling The centrepiece of the expansion is the introduction of an integrated "one-stop-shop" development model. By combining disparate stages of the product lifecycle—from initial formulation to final packaging and shelf-stability testing—Tetra Pak aims to eliminate the traditional "silos" that can delay market entry. The upgraded facility will feature: Product Development Centre (PDC): 12,000 square feet dedicated to technical formulation, processing trials, and prototyping. Customer Innovation Centre (CIC): A 3,000-square-foot collaborative space designed for co-creation sessions between Tetra Pak experts and brand owners. Capacity Doubling: The expansion effectively doubles the site’s current production capacity, allowing for more simultaneous projects and higher-volume pilot runs. Seth Teply, President and CEO of Tetra Pak US and Canada, characterized the expansion as a commitment to speed. "Innovation is key to our customers’ success," Teply stated. "Today’s groundbreaking represents our continued commitment to helping brands move faster from concept to consumer." Targeting Functional and Plant-Based Growth The Denton facility is specifically optimised to support the high-growth categories currently defining the North American beverage sector. The technical infrastructure is designed to handle the unique processing challenges of: Functional Beverages: Managing the stability and suspension of added vitamins, minerals, and adaptogens. Plant-Based Products: Optimising the texture and flavour profiles of alternative dairy and legume-based milks. Premium Offerings: Supporting high-fidelity "at-home" experiences in coffee, tea, and juice categories. By providing a controlled environment for rapid prototyping, Tetra Pak enables brands to optimise these complex formulations before committing to full-scale manufacturing, significantly reducing the likelihood of "costly pitfalls" at launch. Operational Risk Mitigation and Expert Ecosystem Beyond its physical hardware, the expanded PDC serves as a gateway to Tetra Pak’s global network of technical expertise. The "expert-driven ecosystem" mentioned by Teply focuses on helping manufacturers navigate: Formulation Optimisation: Ensuring ingredients interact correctly during high-heat or high-pressure processing. Packaging Integration: Matching the liquid product with the most efficient aseptic or chilled packaging format. Scaling Efficiencies: Translating lab-scale successes into repeatable, high-volume industrial processes. For B2B stakeholders, this vertical integration serves as an operational insurance policy, allowing brands to gain efficiencies and accelerate their path to market while maintaining a high standard of food safety and quality. Economic Impact and Regional Investment The expansion also represents a significant localised investment in Denton, Texas. The project is expected to create new high-skilled jobs in R&D, food science, and engineering, further establishing the region as a primary centre for food and beverage technology in the United States. As the facility moves toward its Q1 2027 opening, it is expected to attract increased business activity from both established CPG leaders and emerging "disruptor" brands seeking the specialised infrastructure required for modern beverage innovation. Market Outlook The launch of the expanded Denton hub comes at a time when the "speed-to-shelf" metric is becoming a primary competitive advantage. As consumers demand higher levels of transparency and functional variety, the ability to test and scale within a single, integrated environment will likely become a benchmark for the industry. For Tetra Pak, this investment solidifies its position not just as a hardware supplier, but as a strategic innovation partner capable of managing the entire development lifecycle. Packaging Tetra Pak Expands North American Footprint with New Denton Development Hub Eddie Sanders April 1, 2026 Facilities Novonesis Invests €600M in Indian Enzyme Facility Facilities JBM Packaging Opens Ohio Facility to Expand Contract Packaging and Filling Business & Finance Chobani Acquires KDP Allentown Facility in $1.2B Dairy Expansion Facilities Wells Enterprises Completes $425M Expansion of Dunkirk Ice Cream Facility Facilities Beverage Packaging Business & Finance Related news

Starbucks has launched Coffee Craft in the UK, a premium Arabica concentrate designed to capture the at-home iced coffee market comments debug Exchange Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment. Featured in this news Coffee & Tea Starbucks The Newsroom Starbucks has announced a significant expansion of its United Kingdom consumer-packaged goods (CPG) estate with the nationwide rollout of Starbucks Coffee Craft . The new premium iced coffee concentrate represents a strategic effort by Nestlé Coffee to transition high-equity café flavours into a permanent, multi-serve retail format, responding directly to the rising demand for customisable, cold-brewed experiences in the residential sector. The launch arrives as the UK coffee category continues to evolve, with iced coffee and cold-brew variants increasingly outperforming traditional hot-beverage segments among younger, trend-seeking demographics. Starbucks Coffee Craft is engineered to deliver the signature sensory profile associated with the brand's physical retail locations while maintaining the shelf stability required for the ambient grocery aisle. The formulation prioritises quality and authenticity to distinguish the SKU from lower-tier instant or powdered alternatives. Key Technical Attributes Include Arabica Base: The liquid is crafted using 100% high-quality Arabica coffee to ensure a rich, full-bodied foundation suitable for heavy dilution. Variant Strategy: The range debuts with two high-affinity profiles: Rich Black , targeting the "purist" and functional consumer, and Signature Caramel , designed for the "permissible indulgence" and dessert-coffee market. Concentration Ratio: The multi-serve bottle is calibrated to provide 8 standard servings, offering a cost-effective alternative to daily out-of-home (OOH) purchases. Ingrid Hayes, Nestlé Coffee Marketing Director, stated that while creative coffee recipes are popular, many consumers find recreating them at home to be a complex or daunting task. Coffee Craft is designed to remove this friction by providing a "plug-and-play" base that requires only the addition of water, milk, or dairy alternatives. Cafe Rituals to the Home Kitchen A primary commercial differentiator for this launch is its focus on consumer creativity and personalisation. By offering a concentrate rather than a pre-mixed ready-to-drink (RTD) format, Starbucks is empowering the "at-home barista" trend. Operational Versatility Includes Customisation Tools: The brand is actively encouraging the use of secondary additions, such as syrups, whipped creams, and toppings, to mirror the high-street experience. Format Flexibility: The concentrate is engineered to integrate seamlessly with still water, sparkling water, or plant-based milks, allowing for the creation of Iced Americanos, Caramel Macchiatos, and Iced Lattes with a single SKU. Digital Integration: To support the rollout, Nestlé is utilising the Starbucks website as a repository for café-inspired recipes, driving high-resolution engagement and repeat purchase behaviour. Coffee & Tea Starbucks UK Launches Coffee Craft Concentrate Dan Bunt May 12, 2026 New Products RYZE Launches Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Mushroom Coffee at Target Coffee & Tea Jimmy's Launches Limited Edition Cookie Butter Iced Coffee Coffee & Tea L'OR Launches Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice Coffee Capsules in UK Coffee & Tea 7-Eleven Launches 2026 Autumn Coffee Range Coffee & Tea New Products Related news