WORLD NEWS
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BAAC, GIZ launch US$164M climate-smart rice initiative in Thailand
The Climate-Smart Incentive (CSI) program provides around THB 300 million (US$ 9.3 million) to support farmers piloting climate-smart practices.
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Arbor Investments acquires Furlani Foods to expand baking portfolio
The purchase adds Arbor’s scale and category depth through Furlani’s established brands and private label capabilities, while preserving the company’s operational leadership and existing management team.
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J&J Snack Foods launches protein-packed pretzels
The launch features Protein Soft Pretzels and Mini Soft Protein Pretzels, delivering 7 to 10 grams of plant-based protein per serving while retaining the brand’s signature soft texture and robust flavor, available nationwide starting March 1, 2026.
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Ghost launches Cinnamon Toast Crunch protein cereal in collaboration with General Mills
The new Cinnamon Toast Crunch variant follows Ghost’s recent rollout of a Lucky Charms protein cereal and is part of a broader push to reimagine classic cereal flavours with functional nutrition benefits, aimed at consumers who want indulgent taste alongside higher protein content.
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Brenntag opens nutrition innovation & application center in India
The center brings together advanced processing, formulation, blending and analytical capabilities to accelerate product development and technical problem-solving across a wide range of applications.