Danone Acquires The Akkermansia Company; Ariston Uses AI in Macadamia Processing
Key Takeaways
- Danone acquired The Akkermansia Company on June 27, 2025, for gut health supplements.
- Ariston uses AI for macadamia sorting and expands banana operations in Zimbabwe.
- Country Delight launched Oat Beverage, an oat milk alternative, on June 27, 2025.
- Abe’s Muffins launched Iced Cakes, allergen-free mini sheet cakes, on June 27, 2025.
- Frozen breakfast market at $5.8B, consumers seek better-for-you options.
Top Stories
Danone acquires The Akkermansia Company for gut health supplements.
On June 27, 2025, Danone acquired The Akkermansia Company (TAC), a Belgian company specializing in gut health supplements, aligning with Danone’s ‘Renew’ strategy.
Ariston uses AI in macadamia processing, expands banana operations.
Ariston Private Limited in Zimbabwe is using AI for macadamia nut sorting to improve efficiency and quality, and is expanding banana operations to 48 hectares.
Country Delight enters plant-based sector with Oat Beverage.
On June 27, 2025, Indian dairy brand Country Delight launched Oat Beverage, an oat milk alternative made from Australian oats, priced at Rs 40 for a 400ml pack.
Abe’s Muffins introduces Iced Cakes, allergen-free mini sheet cakes.
On June 27, 2025, Abe’s Muffins launched Iced Cakes, a new line of allergen-free mini sheet cakes in Vanilla, Chocolate, Pumpkin, and Gingerbread flavors, launching at Wegmans and Fresh Direct.
Frozen breakfast market at $5.8B, better-for-you options growing.
The frozen breakfast food category generated $5.8 billion, with a 1.3% decrease, as consumers seek better-for-you options with lower sugar and higher protein.
Culinary Traditions
Chef Tamimi's 'Boustany' cookbook highlights Palestinian vegetable dishes.
Chef Sami Tamimi's cookbook 'Boustany,' releasing in the US on July 15, 2025, focuses on Palestinian vegetable dishes and aims to preserve Palestinian culinary traditions. The cookbook contains 300 vegan and vegetarian recipes written during COVID-19 lockdown.
Industry Insights
Jumbo ends 20-year partnership with Bake Five, 700 jobs at risk.
Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has terminated its contract with bread supplier Bake Five, ending a 20-year partnership and putting 700 jobs at risk, to reduce purchasing costs.
Seven Italian companies showcase food tech at Fispal Tecnologia.
On June 27, 2025, seven Italian companies, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), are featured at Fispal Tecnologia in São Paulo, Brazil, showcasing food industry and packaging technologies.
Ossid showcases packaging solutions at AAMP for meat processors.
Ossid will showcase packaging solutions at the 86th American Association of Meat Processors & Suppliers’ Exhibition (AAMP) in Kansas City, MO, from July 24-26, 2025, including thermoformers and overwrappers.
New on the Menu
Equip Foods announces Prime Bar presale, a grass-fed beef protein bar.
On June 27, 2025, Equip Foods announced the presale of Prime Bar, a grass-fed beef protein bar with 20g of protein, priced at $49.99 for a 12-bar box.