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Plant-based nutrition brand Huel has expanded its portfolio in the US with the addition of a new Mixed Berry flavour to its Black Edition Ready-to-Drink (RTD) line-up.

Crespel & Deiters has announced the launch of Lory Crumb Colored, a range of colourful crumbs for breading and toppings, made with natural colourants.

A new functional hydration beverage brand, Flydrate, has launched in the UK, targeting the air travel industry exclusively.

Premier Foods’ Mr Kipling Signature Collection is expanding its range of home baking mixes and icings with a new Salted Caramel & Belgian Milk Chocolate Cake Mix, and Salted Caramel Fill & Glaze Icing.

Plant-based meat brand Juicy Marbles has expanded into the sausages category with the UK launch of its new ‘Butcher-Minced Bangers,’ launching exclusively with online retailer Ocado.

California-based Joel Gott Wines has launched Sauvy B, a new line of ready-to-drink canned Sauvignon Blanc spritz beverages with added electrolytes.

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

Invivo X, SJP – a collaboration between New Zealand’s Invivo Winery and actress Sarah Jessica Parker – has unveiled a new jalapeño-infused Sauvignon Blanc.

Gummy manufacturer TopGum has unveiled a new collection of plant-based gummies that address key needs within the growing longevity category.

US-based rice producer Riviana Foods has expanded its pulse and whole-grain portfolio with two new gluten-free, clean-label ingredient innovations.

CPI has joined a €6.3 million Horizon Europe project investigating how engineering biology and AI could help create more sustainable supply chains.

UK plant-based gut health brand Biomel has expanded its portfolio with a new line of Love Your Gut protein drinks.