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Ehrmann Cornish Dairy acquired the Trewithen site last year.

The launch builds on Aero’s strong performance in chilled desserts, where it holds the title of the UK’s number one mousse brand.

Mahoney joins First Milk from UK food manufacturer Samworth Brothers, where he served as Group CEO for two years.

In related developments, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are working on an mRNA-based vaccine for African swine fever (ASF) that could be more effective than conventional vaccines.

The launch aims to capitalise on the surge in interest following the Minecraft Movie, which earned US$300 million in its first week and boosted the game’s player base by 30% beyond its existing 170 million users.