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Cropster acquires South Korea’s Firescope to expand reach in Asian coffee market
Coffee technology company Cropster has acquired Firescope, a South Korean developer of roasting software, strengthening its presence in the Asian speciality coffee market.

GFI APAC joins forces with World FoodTech Council to accelerate alt-protein innovation
The Good Food Institute (GFI) Asia Pacific has initiated a partnership with South Korea’s World FoodTech Council, focused on accelerating domestic alternative protein innovation.

Trump targets cooking oil Imports from China as soybean sales plummet
US President Donald Trump announced on social media this week that he is considering blocking imports of cooking oil from China.
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Squeaky Bean expands portfolio with ‘first-to-market’ fermented vegetable pies
The Compleat Food Group’s meat alternative brand Squeaky Bean has expanded into the hot pie category with a new fermented vegetable pie line.
Starboard Value takes stake in Keurig Dr Pepper amid JDE Peet's acquisition
Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a stake in KDP, coinciding with its announcement of plans to acquire coffee maker JDE Peet's for approx. $18bn.
Ajinomoto takes legal action against competitors over MSG patent infringement
Ajinomoto has initiated patent infringement lawsuits against competitors around the manufacturing processes for monosodium glutamate (MSG) products.
Cargill appoints Andrew MacPherson as CEO of Teys Beef processing business
Cargill has appointed Andrew MacPherson as the new CEO of Teys, a key player in the Australian beef processing sector.