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A miniature laboratory containing yeast microbes, designed to produce proteins and other food ingredients in space, has been launched into Earth orbit this week.

Global beverage company Suntory Group, founded in Japan in 1899, has announced the launch of Water Scape – a new company supporting businesses and communities in securing sustainable water supplies.

Ireland-based Carbery Group and its flavour division, Synergy, have formed a strategic partnership with EIT Food, Europe’s leading food innovation initiative.

Kallø, a natural food brand owned by Ecotone UK, is building on its breakfast range with the launch of an organic gluten-free Golden Cornflakes product.

Kraft Heinz has entered the plant-based desserts category with its first-ever oat milk-based product, under its Jell-O brand in the US: Jell-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding.

Fungi-based food start-up Nature’s Fynd has launched a ‘first-of-its-kind’ new snack product, Spicy Indian Fy Bites, in New York, US.

The Ryl Company, owner of functional iced tea brand Ryl Tea, has secured $15m in Series B funding to fuel its innovation and expansion across the US.

Freja has added two new Asian-inspired, limited-edition offerings to its Instant Bone Broth portfolio: Chicken Ramen and Beef Pho.

US-based RTD sparkling soju brand Hello Soju has announced the closing of a $6.8m funding round, set to accelerate the brand’s innovation.

Hip Pop has introduced a new, limited-edition Cherries & Berries soda in the UK for the summer season.

Dairy solutions provider Gemak UK has announced the completion of a new whey, milk and cream processing facility for South Caernarfon Creameries (SCC) in Wales.

IFF has announced the opening of a new Citrus Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida, US, in partnership with Florida Polytechnic University.