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US carbon-neutral food company, Neutral Foods, has raised $12m in a Series A funding round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a protein bar concept enabling brands to raise the protein content of manufacturers' protein bars.

GoodMills Innovation has launched Vitatex Vegan-Snack-Mix, a premix for plant-based burgers and meatballs, as well as savoury bakery and snack fillings.

US craft brewery Goose Island Beer Co has partnered with Aldi to launch a "crisp, fruity lager", named Goose On The Loose Indian Pale Lager (IPL).

General Mills has expanded its Trix cereal brand to the snacking sector with the launch of Trix Popcorn.

US ice cream franchise, Cold Stone Creamery, has launched a limited-edition, autumn-inspired ice cream flavour, called Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Sensation.

US-based Italian sauce and pasta maker, Rao’s Homemade, has expanded its portfolio with a new range of brick oven pizza.

UK-based CBD brand, Trip, has launched a new CBD-infused, ready-to-drink, cold brew coffee that is brewed for 24 hours.

Capsicana has announced the launch of two ready-to-serve salsas in the UK – Easy-Going Salsa and Full-On Feisty Salsa.

Food and drink distributor Aimia Foods has announced a new range of Shmoo milkshake powders that were specially designed for vending machines.

Califia Farms has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a limited-edition dairy-free product – Pumpkin Spice Oat Barista.

Tyson Foods will invest $200m in its Amarillo, Texas, beef plant to expand and upgrade operations and enhance team member experience.