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Talking Rain has unveiled its latest beverage offering, Popwell, a prebiotic soda that is claimed to be 'immunity-boosting'.

Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods’ has launched a new Hot Honey Dip, building on the success of its previously launched Hot Honey Hummus.

Natural colours specialist Oterra has inaugurated a new colour blending and application centre in Kerala, India.

Turpaz Industries has acquired Belgian sweet flavours manufacturer Doucy for $8.5 million.

Behnaz Shakersain, scientific affairs manager at AstaReal, explains how astaxanthin protects and supports muscles.

Botanical ingredients specialist Euromed has launched PerFix, a persimmon extract designed to support weight management.

IFF will expand its Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facility, aiming to strengthen its foothold in the rapidly growing healthy snacks sector.

GoodMills Innovation has launched a new flour mix for pinsa, combining wheat, rice and chickpea flour with dried sourdough.

Vivici has raised €32.5 million in Series A funding to expand its precision fermentation dairy protein business.

The project aims to support farmers to mitigate against and adapt to the impacts of climate change on cocoa production.

Valio has acquired Raisio’s plant protein business, including the Härkis and Beanit fava bean brands and related fixed assets.

Cargill has announced plans to permanently close its cocoa and chocolate facility in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, this summer.