Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Heineken inaugurates Mexican brewery after $500m investment, Dr. Oetker and Molkerei Gropper set to form joint venture, and Supermarket Ekoplaza opens world’s first plastic-free aisle

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Diageo promotes gender equality with new Jane Walker Scotch, Fonterra to bring its Anchor product range to Bangladesh, and Wessanen UK names Emma Vass as its new chief executive officer

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Welbilt acquires coffee machine manufacturer Crem for $244m, AB InBev subsidiary CUB invests $8.1m in Tasmania brewery, and ADM and Cargill to launch a soybean joint venture in Egypt

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: BRF 2017 revenues down 0.8% as export challenges continue, Stryve Foods acquires cured meat producer Braaitime, and Coca-Cola India to introduce fruit juice versions of Sprite and Limca.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Unilever close to choosing the Netherlands for sole HQ – reports, As much as 16% of produce from UK farms is wasted – research, and Introduction of sugar tax in Isle of Man to be deferred until 2019. 

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Fonterra signs deal with A2 Milk Company to source A2 milk, Steve Presley appointed as Nestlé USA market head and CEO, and Cargill signs strategic agreement with global distributor Univar.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Bonduelle acquires Del Monte unit in Canada from Conagra, Fuller’s acquires UK-based craft beer producer Dark Star, and BrewDog to up Scottish output and construct craft beer hotel. 

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Over 300 jobs lost as Russell Hume falls into administration, Sysco acquires foodservice distributor Doerle Food Services, and Post Holdings’ Michael Foods to build $85m manufacturing facility.

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Kraft Heinz 2017 sales down as its US unit continues to struggle, Tyson Foods collaborates with incubators to boost innovation, and Nestlé Pure Life to launch a 100% rPET water bottle in the US

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Ultra-processed foods linked to 12% rise in cancer risk, CCEP records 21% revenue rise despite poor Coke brand sales, and FrieslandCampina buys 100% of Friesland Huishan Dairy

FoodBev's Alex Clere spoke to Anna Williams, a senior research technologist for Fonterra, about the company's consumer milk powders.

Market research has allowed the New Zealand dairy company to gain a better understanding of consumer demand for milk powders, and how consumers in different parts of the world use Fonterra's products differently.

As Williams explained, this is allowing it to create products that meet very specific targeted needs.

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Danone to sell 14% stake in probiotic drinks company Yakult, Corvaglia invests $25m to construct its first US factory, and Molson Coors posts full-year revenue rise of 0.2% to $11bn

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Cott Corporation buys US water distributor Crystal Rock for $35m, PepsiCo exceeds targets with revenue rise in full-year results, and SHS Group acquires Meridian Foods and soft drink brand Rocks

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Heineken posts 5.3% revenue rise thanks to its core beer brands, Carlsberg makes strong progress towards sustainability targets, and Nestlé acquires majority stake in organic food company Terrafertil

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: 2 Sisters proposes three UK site closures with 900 jobs at risk, Unilever receives offer from Dr. Oetker for its baking brand Alsa, and Arla buys SanCor’s stake in its South American ingredients arm.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Arla acquires part of Yeo Valley to focus on UK organic dairy market, ADM boss hints at greater focus on South America and Asia, and AB InBev’s ZX Ventures opens craft brewery in China.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Carlsberg 2017 results hit by struggling Russian beer market, Brown-Forman ups sustainable output with US wind power deal, and Meat producer Danish Crown enters the Chinese market.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Carlsberg completes acquisition of Greek brewer Olympic; Spain to reduce sugar, salt and fat levels in 3,500 products; and BrewDog reveals plans to build Australian brewery in Brisbane.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Kroger’s convenience store unit sold to EG Group for $2.15bn, Mondelēz International opens new R&D facility in Singapore, and Asda to ditch single-use plastic bags as part of recycling plan.

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: The Food Standards Agency launches review following food hygiene scandals, Danone leads funding in coconut water brand Harmless Harvest and Hostess buys Aryzta’s Cloverhill Bakery and Big Texas brands

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Total Produce purchases 45% stake in Dole for 242m euros, Unilever sees net profit rise by 17% despite ‘challenging’ market and Britvic invests £100m in its Rugby plant, creating up to 80 jobs