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Five reasons to go nutty for Fairtrade with Liberation's range of oven-baked peanuts and cashews.

Full moon, or Vollmond Beer – made using biodynamic methods – has been launched in the UK.

New York-based Guru, a range of 100% natural and USDA-certified organic energy drinks, is now available in a 12oz slim can, and includes two new flavours: Guru Full On Lemonade and Guru Juicy Superfruit.

Cointreau has unveiled a Cointreau 'caviar', derived from a scientific molecular mixology process.

Vancouver-based M13 has launched a range of functional juice beverages.

Next Proteins has entered into a sales agreement with Publix Super Markets, one of the fastest growing employee-owned grocery chains in the US.

Nestlé UK and Boost Juice Bars have joined forces to launch a range of 100% fruit smoothies with added nutritional benefits, aimed at the 18 to 30-year-old health-conscious consumer.

Old Orchard Brands in the US has introduced Fruitsense - a multi-serve vitamin water, sweetened with agave nectar and fruit juice.

New fruit juice company Fairjuice is set to launch the next big super-fruit juice to hit the market, this June. Made from 100% fresh pressed fruit, this drink is full of heart healthy antioxidants using the fruit of the Mulberry bush.

Food industry supplier Manchester Rusk Company Ltd has announced the launch of a new range of premium quality burger mixes targeted at the butchery sector.

Cobra International Beverage Holdings is striking at Mexico’s vast beverage market with a new brand called Viuda Negra (Black Widow).

US-based Well’s Dairy has unveiled several new products for the new ice cream season.