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Sirio Europe has announced the launch of LifeChews – a patented, plant-based, chewable ‘jelly tablet’ format suitable for delivering a wide range of active ingredients.

Novella Innovative Technology has appointed nutraceutical industry veteran Antonio Martinez Descalzo as chief executive officer.

Merchant Gourmet has launched a new line of ‘elevated’ baked beans, aiming to bring a more premium flavour experience to consumers at an accessible price point.

British snack brand The Protein Ball Co has introduced three new products as part of a new dual-textured ‘Stuffed’ line.

US-based coffee and functional nutrition brand Bulletproof has unveiled a ‘first-of-its-kind’ innovation: Coffee + Creatine.

M2 Ingredients has announced the launch of M2Brew, an ingredient solution engineered for mushroom coffee applications to ensure bioactive compounds survive the brewing process.

JBT Marel, a provider of automation and technology solutions for the food and beverage industry, has unveiled a newly renovated Customer Innovation Center (CIC) in Lakeland, Florida.

Urban Farm-Produce has unveiled Prepared Mane, its first range of ready-to-cook, organic lion’s mane mushroom products targeting the meat alternatives category.

UK savoury pastry brand Higgidy has added two new sharing quiches and a single-serve mini quiche to its range ahead of the spring 2026 season.

Ingredion has expanded its range of ingredient solutions with Vitessence Pea 100 HD, a pea protein optimised for cold-pressed snack bars.

Beyond Meat has expanded its recently launched range of functional beverages, Beyond Immerse, with the addition of four new flavours.

US plant-based functional beverage brand Cure Hydration has added a new Peach Mango flavour to its electrolyte drink line-up.