Category: Markets
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Frozen Nutella bakery products face recall across several European markets. Ferrero has recalled selected Nutella Croissant and Nutella Muffin batches in Europe and the UK over possible metal-fragment contamination.
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Irca is set for new ownership under CVC Capital Partners. The Italian ingredients manufacturer has grown into a €1.5bn global platform across pastry, bakery, chocolate, ice cream, and food manufacturing.
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Nescafé has expanded regenerative coffee sourcing across global supply chains. The brand says 53% of green coffee came from farmers adopting regenerative practices in 2025, alongside lower green coffee emissions.
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Regenerative agriculture claims are now moving into harder evidence territory. FAIRR’s latest assessment highlights weak metrics, inconsistent definitions, and limited outcome-based commitments across major food and beverage companies.
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Sprouted seeds remain a difficult ready-to-eat safety challenge for processors. A Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak across Europe and the UK has renewed scrutiny of seed sourcing, sprouting conditions, traceability, and hygiene validation.
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Gelatin-free gummies still struggle to match traditional elastic confectionery chew. IFF’s DuoGel system combines pectin and carrageenan for low-pH fruit gummies, targeting texture, stickiness, melt resistance, and process consistency.
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UPP is linking automated broccoli harvesting with ingredient production capacity. The partnership turns field side-streams into protein and fibre feedstock.
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Holmach has completed a major Mr Kipling processing line upgrade. The project combines retort technology, robotics, inspection, and utilities reduction.
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EU Listeria rules will tighten evidence demands from July 2026. Chilled ready-to-eat producers must defend shelf-life controls with stronger data.
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adapa has extended PaperFlow for recyclable paper food flowpacks today. The material targets snacks, confectionery, cereals, biscuits, and instant coffee.