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Akorn Technology, a producer of natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has launched a new edible coating for cucumbers designed to extend shelf life and replace single-use plastic wraps.

Energy drink brand Red Bull is expanding its flavoured sugar-free range in the UK with the launch of Red Bull Sugarfree Lilac Edition.

Flavoured malt beverage brand Seagram’s Escapes has partnered with sports entertainment group WWE to launch a co-branded product line, Seagram’s Escapes Spiked.

Plant-based start-up Meala FoodTech has partnered with DSM-Firmenich to launch Vertis PB Pea, a texturizing pea protein designed to bring better nutritional value to meat alternatives.

In an exclusive interview with FoodBev Media at Vitafoods Europe 2025, Fiona Rawlinson and Chris Whiting from Carbery and Synergy discussed how the companies are responding to rising consumer interest in GLP-1-supportive products.

UK chocolate brand Montezuma’s has added a new variant to its range of chocolate truffle boxes: Neapolitan Ice Cream Truffles.

Anheuser-Busch and 1st Phorm have announced the launch of their new energy drink line, Phorm Energy, across the US.

Plant-based ingredients specialist Planteneers has unveiled a new methylcelluose-free texturizing blend, responding to demand for cleaner label meat alternatives.

Packaging specialist SIG has introduced what it claims is the world’s first aluminium layer-free full barrier solution for multi-serve aseptic beverage cartons.

Biotech company Novonesis has unveiled Vertera Velvet, an ingredient solution aiming to improve foam, texture and stability in plant-based beverages.

British confectionery producer Swizzels has launched two new HFSS-compliant products under its Squashies sweet brand: Squashies Tropical...

Anko Food Machine Company has unveiled what it claims is the ‘world’s first’ automated machine for forming authentic Punjabi samosas.