Baking & Snacks – WORLD NEWS
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Ferrero group to acquire WK Kellogg Co for US$3.1B
The acquisition gives Ferrero ownership of WK Kellogg Co’s extensive portfolio of iconic cereal brands
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Kraft Heinz moves to eliminate artificial colors from all products by 2027
Already, nearly 90 per cent of Kraft Heinz’s U.S. products are free of FD&C colors, by net sales
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Novonesis launches Optiva® LS Prime to help bakers cut sugar by up to 50%
According to Novonesis, Optiva® LS Prime works by converting starch into sugar during the baking process, allowing formulators and bakers to maintain the desired sweetness with significantly less added sugar
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Lesaffre acquires 70% stake in Biorigin, advancing global yeast ingredient innovation
The deal, initially announced in October 2024, brings together Lesaffre’s global reach and fermentation expertise with Biorigin’s strength in sugarcane-derived natural ingredients
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Ultra-processed grain foods are responsible for chronic illness in America: US MAHA Commission
Excessive ultra-processed foods consumption has resulted in a depletion of essential micronutrients and dietary fiber while increasing the intake of sugars and carbohydrates, adversely impacting overall health.