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Sainsbury’s to launch a healthy food range with more than 65 products, including prepared meals, soups, smoothies and snacks to support a balanced diet.

Coca-Cola Japan is partnering with Kirin Holdings to develop a functional beverage that contains live bacteria, according to Nikkei Asia.

Supply chain and manufacturing partner CalNutri has acquired the assets of Health & Nutrition Technology, a producer of weight loss solutions and products.

Ferrero is recalling some of its Kinder products in the UK due to concerns surrounding salmonella, according to the Foods Standards Agency (FSA).

Functional beverage company Health-Ade has launched a new seasonal flavour to add to its kombucha portfolio – Pineapple Creamsicle.

India's Healthways Dairy & Foods has opened a new milk plant in Gorakhpur, in a move to make fresh dairy products easily accessible to people in the region.

Mondelēz's SnackFutures venture hub has announced the nine snacking start-ups selected for its inaugural CoLab accelerator programme.

Functional beverage brand Moju has launched a new plant-based prebiotic shot, which it claims supports immune and digestive health.

Nestlé has surpassed its full-year organic sales expectations with 3.6% growth, driven by strong demand for its pet food and health products in the Americas.

Lactalis Ingredients has expanded its Pronativ native whey protein range with a new micellar casein isolate targeted at consumers who are proactive about healthy ageing.

Mars Wrigley is releasing a lower calorie range of its iconic chocolate bars – Mars, Snickers and Twix – in the UK.

The Cannabis Trades Association has criticised the FSA after it declined to extend the deadline for valid novel food applications amid Covid-19.