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• October 2024: Mérieux NutriSciences has acquired the food testing business from Bureau Veritas, a French company specializing in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC). This acquisition has allowed Mérieux NutriSciences to broaden its geographic reach, now operating in 32 countries.
• October 2024: NSF International established its inaugural laboratory in Germany, providing in-house certification testing for the NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 (Drinking Water Chemicals – Health Effects) and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 (Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects) standards.
• May 2024: Intertek Group PLC signed a landmark Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR), a top Korean testing and certification provider. This collaboration marks a significant step in streamlining global market access for electrical and electronic product manufacturers worldwide.

• May 2023: Nourish Organic, a superfood company, launched 100% clean-labeled baked chips in the market. The product was claimed to be gluten-free and vegan, increasing its value in the market. The availability of the product in various ways expanded its market size.
• February 2023: Calbee's Harvest Snaps introduced a cheesy addition to its lineup of vegetable snacks: White Cheddar Baked Green Pea Snacks.
• February 2023: Kettle Brand, one of the brands of Campbell Soup Company, announced the launch of air-fried/baked chips in the US market.
• April 2022: VMG Partners Brand, Popchips, launched baked potato chips. The chips were made available in two flavors, i.e., Fiery Buffalo and Fully Loaded.

• January 2024: As a part of diversifying its product range, Mars acquired "Hotel Chocolat," one of the leading premium chocolate brands based in the United Kingdom.
• January 2024: Haldiram's launched a premium chocolate brand, 'Cocobay,' in the Indian market. As per the brand’s claim, all products under this brand are crafted from 100% pure cocoa. This new collection features uniquely designed fruit and spice flavors tailored to Indian tastes.
• October 2023: Mondelēz International Inc. introduced a new Toblerone brand platform and expanded its premium chocolate offerings from airports to US retail stores. As per the brand claim, Tiny Toblerone packages are available in two varieties: classic milk chocolate with honey and almond nougat and a variety pack of milk, white, and dark chocolates with honey and almond nougat.
• September 2023: Hershey Canada Inc. introduced a plant-based chocolate named "Hershey's Oat Made." As per the brand’s claim, the chocolate bars are available in two flavors: Creamy and Almond & Sea Salt.
• April 2023: Toll House, a brand under Nestlé, launched two new plant-based chocolate chips. The product range includes two varieties: semi-sweet and dark chocolate morsels.

• February 2023: Life Health Foods Pvt. Ltd. launched a new vegan drink, So Good Oat unsweetened beverage. The product is plant-based, dairy-free milk that can be used in tea, coffee, baking, and smoothies.
• October 2022: Beyond Meats partnered with Allana Group's consumer products to introduce plant-based meat products in India. The company launched its products in over 25 cities in India, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad. The company aimed to expand its presence in India.
• May 2022: Danone redefined the plant-based category by launching Nextmilk under the Silk Canada brand - a new dairy-free beverage with a flavor profile and texture. As the leader in plant-based beverages in Canada, Silk's Nextmilk product offering will help dairy-loving consumers overcome plant-based barriers while prompting further choice.

• May 2023: Red Boat fish sauce launched its new kho sauce. The company claimed the sauce was made with Red Boat's premium fish sauce and a blend of black pepper, shallots, and ginger.
• March 2023: Nam O fishing village in Da Nang City's Lien Chieu launched a fish sauce called the 'Huong Lang Co' (Ancient Village Savour) brand, a hand-made fish sauce produced by people in the village displayed in the Tokyo exhibition. According to the Japan-Vietnam Gastronomy Association (JVGA), Da Nang-based fish sauce and unique products from 62 provinces and cities of Vietnam have been selected to display at the international food and beverage exhibition in Tokyo.
• May 2022: The Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City hosted the official launch of Ca Ty fish sauce products. The research and development for this product were carried out by the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh, Thuan Hung Fish Sauce Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and Tatsuya Co., Ltd.

• February 2023: Golden Chicken Farms partnered with an advanced technology company named Petersime's, which offers an X-Streamer incubator solution, to expand the broiler hatchery and increase the company's capacity to 50 million/year.
• October 2022: Brazil's BRF started a poultry project with the Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) in Saudi Arabia with a combined investment of USD 500 million. The venture is expected to operate in the entire chicken production chain in Saudi Arabia, focusing mainly on selling fresh, frozen, and processed products.
• August 2022: Seara, a JBS SA brand, launched its high-quality frozen foods in the Middle East. The products include frozen whole chicken, chicken parts, breaded chicken, chicken burgers and beef burgers, minced meats, sausages, and meatballs.

• April 2023: F Whitlock & Sons announced the launch of its new range of canned soups in three flavors. The launch includes new flavors such as peri-peri chicken, Moroccan spiced carrot and lentil soup, Louisiana-style tomato, capsicum, and corn gumbo. The company also claims that the range has no artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors.
• January 2023: Heinz UK announced the launch of its most popular canned Plant-Based soup products. The launch includes vegan products such as Creamy Tomato Soup and Beanz & Sausages. The company further claims that the new products are available at Ocado and Sainsbury's.
• January 2023: Campbell Soup Company launched Chunky Ghost pepper chicken noodle soup in canned form. As per the company, Chunky's Ghost pepper chicken noodle soup is 13 times spicier than Chunky spicy chicken noodle soup while still maintaining the true savory flavor of chicken and vegetables. Each Chunky Ghost pepper chicken noodle soup can be accompanied by a cool-off kit featuring a cooling towel, fan, sweatband, and tissues.

• September 2022: PepsiCo Inc. brand Quacker Oats launched ready-to-eat breakfast cereal Quaker Oats Muesli. The product is available in two flavors Fruit & Nut and Berries & Seeds. The product is rich in protein and fiber.
• December 2021: Nestle SA Launched a new breakfast cereal Cheerios Vanilla O's. The product is low in sugar and has ring shapes with a vanilla flavor. The product is rich in fiber and contains no artificial flavors or colors.
• March 2021: Bob's Red Mill launched Instant Oatmeal Packets for Breakfast. The products are gluten-free and are available in three different flavors i.e., Brown Sugar & Maple, Apple Pieces & Cinnamon, and Classic.

• August 2022: UK-based fruit, nut, and seed snack brand Whitworths added new trail mixes featuring mixed nuts and tropical dried fruit snacking ranges to its portfolio. The range was initially available in sea salt & chardonnay vinegar, mature cheddar & red onion chutney, jalapeno & lime, and smokey maple bacon variants.
• April 2022: Second Nature Brands, a Michigan-based creator of premium, nutritional, and better-for-you snacks and treats such as Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, and Sanders Chocolates, was acquired by CapVest Partners LLP, an international private equity investor, from private equity fund affiliated with Palladium Equity Partners, LLC.
• July 2021: The J.M. Smucker Company launched two new snack mixes inspired by classic flavor profiles. The company's Sahale Snacks Bean and Nut Snack Mixes are now available in white cheddar, black pepper, and creole varieties, with the benefits of plant protein.
• May 2021: Mars Inc. partnered with Instacart to expand its product portfolio through the delivery system Instacart, a leading grocery technology company in North America.

• October 2022: BrasilBiofuels announced its plans to build Brazil's first sustainability aviation fuel facility in Manaus using technology developed by Denmark's Topsoe Haldor. The company claimed that they would use palm oil which they will grow in Brazil, as feedstock for the biorefinery to meet the growing demand for renewable fuels, including SAF.
• April 2022: Brazilian fuel distributor Vibra Energia SA leveraged its existing partnership with Brasil BioFuels (BBF) to venture into the production and sale of palm oil-based jet fuel. This strategic decision reflects Vibra Energia's commitment to expanding its involvement in sustainable energy solutions and further accelerating the transition towards greener alternatives in the aviation industry.
• July 2021: Agropalma announced a partnership with Ciranda. In partnership with Ciranda, Agropalma expanded its production of organic palm oil to meet growing demand. The companies announced that they would supply the organic food sector with the highest quality palm oils and shortening.