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Formula 1

KitKat Drives New Era of Snacking

Nestlé has unveiled a bold new phase of growth for its iconic KitKat brand, marked by a global Formula 1 partnership, expanding product innovation, and a unified marketing strategy designed to resonate with modern consumers.
ofi

ofi Recognised for Living Income Progress

ofi has been recognised as the most advanced company in the food and agriculture sector for its efforts to close living income gaps by the Platform Living Wage Financials
Syntegon Box

Syntegon Strengthens Growth with CVC

CVC Capital Partners (“CVC”) announced today that an investor group led by Apollo-managed funds (“Apollo”) is acquiring a 37% minority stake in Syntegon from CVC.
Mnd Recycle

Mondelēz International Achieves Plastic Reduction Goals

As part of its packaging transformation journey in Europe, Mondelēz International announced two key milestones:
Calum Coco

Coco Chocolatier Secures Virgin Money Deal

Scottish chocolate manufacturer Coco Chocolatier has secured a funding package from Virgin Money, backed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency, to refinance recent acquisitions and support international expansion.
Cadbury Sustainable

Cadbury’s Boosts Sustainable Packaging Progress

Mondelēz International announces a new milestone in the company’s sustainable packaging journey, focused on making the joy of Easter more sustainable. For Easter 2026, the 31.9g, 74g and 256g Cadbury Mini Eggs bags will now be wrapped in 65% certified recycled plastic packaging allocated through a mass balance approach.
Tonys

Search Begins for World’s Sweetest Person

Tony’s Chocolonely wants to end exploitation in cocoa and has launched countless chocolate bars and flavours, but this is a first: now partnering with community-focused hospitality pioneer The Social Hub to create a one-of-a-kind chocolate-drenched suite featuring three chocolatey rooms and experiences. 
Plant-Ex

Plant-Ex Ingredients Goes Multilingual

Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd, a supplier of natural colours and flavours to the global food and beverage market, has announced the release of a new multi-language website, in another significant step towards the launch of their new European innovation centre in Poland.
Amcor

Amcor Improves Global Design Capabilities

Amcor, a provider of responsible packaging solutions, has installed a state-of-the-art additive manufacturing system, also known as 3D printing, at its Innovation Center in Barcelona, Spain. Part of Amcor’s Rigid Packaging Division, the center will leverage this advanced technology to accelerate design and development.
Apura

Apura Ingredients™ Partners with NewTree Fruit Company

NewTree Fruit Company and Apura Ingredients are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at bringing NewTree’s patented De-Sugared fruit technology to a broader portfolio of ingredient solutions through Apura’s established global supply network and formulation expertise.
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