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US plant-based milk specialists New Barn Organics and BAM The Brand have partnered to launch a buckwheat-based milk alternative product at Whole Foods.

UK-based tequila cocktail brand Pimentae has launched a new Tequila Espresso Martini, now available at Waitrose, Ocado and Morrisons stores.

Gosh! has expanded its Super Plants range with the launch of two new Super Burgers: Thai-inspired Broccoli and Red Pepper with Ginger and Lemongrass, and Middle Eastern-inspired Three Bean with Lemon & Garlic.

In this instalment of Start-up of the month, we speak to Edward Van der Lande, founder of More Toddler Meals – a brand that produces freeze-dried, lightweight toddler meals designed to be both nutritious and accessible for young families.

Hormel Foods has announced two new appointments within its research and development (R&D) department, both effective from 26 October 2026.

Yoshihiko Hani, publisher of Beverage Japan, and Steve Galloway, of Galloway & Associates, highlight some of the stand-out functional beverage innovations recently launched in the Japanese market.

OSF Flavors has launched a dedicated flavour solution for prebiotic and other functional sodas, designed to address bitterness, lingering sweetener aftertaste and off-notes typically associated with fibre-enriched, botanical formulations.

Swedish oat milk maker Oatly has announced the launch of two new fibre-led oat drinks in the UK market, tapping into growing demand for products that can help fill the nation’s ‘fibre gap’.

Barentz has opened a new Shanghai office and Human Nutrition application laboratory in China, marking a key milestone for the company's business in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Compleat Food Group’s Squeaky Bean plant-based brand has expanded its core ready-to-eat meat alternatives range with BBQ Pulled Pork Style Shreds.

Kraft Heinz has added Chilli Bite Ketchup to its Heinz UK sauces range for a limited time, introduced for ‘spooky season’ ahead of Halloween on 31 October.

Carlsberg Britvic-owned Plenish has expanded into the flavoured milk alternatives category to launch its new Dark Cocoa and Sea Salt Almond Drink, launched via Ocado.