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Adaptogenic wellness brand The Herbtender has launched a new range of five organic herbal teas, combining medicinal mushrooms and adaptogenic herbs to support wellbeing throughout the day.

UK veg-based food brand Gosh! is expanding its Street Food range with two new globally inspired options: Aloo Tikki and Katsu Bites.

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new micellar casein isolate (MCI) designed specifically for medical nutrition, responding to rising demand for high-quality protein solutions in the category.

AI solutions provider Source.ag has announced a partnership with Axia Vegetable Seeds to enhance cultivation strategies through data-driven technologies.

Functional beverage company Xoxo Soda has closed a £4 million investment round and announced its first national retail listings in the UK.

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended a quality control programme for fluid milk and other dairy products, according to Reuters.

World Wide Farms, a US grower, packer and distributor of fresh culinary herbs and greens, has joined the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to bolster its inbound and outbound traceability capabilities.

Seven Sundays is launching a new sustainable granola line made with upcycled oat protein, crisp sorghum flakes and naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup.

High-protein products have long dominated the active nutrition category, but now there is an opportunity to capitalise on the next big trend: hydration. FoodBev Media’s deputy editor, Melissa Bradshaw, speaks to some of the companies making a splash in this burgeoning space.

Jordan’s Skinny Mixes has expanded its Lemonade + Teas Concentrates collection with two new flavours: sugar-free watermelon lemonade and sugar-free peach tea.

Ireland-based Carbery Group and its flavour division, Synergy, have formed a strategic partnership with EIT Food, Europe’s leading food innovation initiative.

Hormbles Chormbles, a new entrant in the confectionery market, has unveiled its first product line: high-protein, zero-sugar candy bars.