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Califia Farms is expanding its portfolio in the US with the launch of Banana Crème Almond Milk Latte and Organic Banana Crème Almond Milk Coffee Creamer, tapping into the popularity of banana-flavoured coffee options.

Phytokana Ingredients, a Canadian supplier of pulse proteins and flour ingredients, has raised CAD 25 million (approx. $17.7 million) in financing to advance its planned plant protein processing facility.

UK oat milk delivery company Oato has responded to the rising popularity of matcha by adding an Oat Matcha Latte product to its portfolio for a limited time.

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

A group of industry organisations has issued guidance for ingredient suppliers based on new research into managing bacterial spore growth in dairy alternative beverages.

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

Rize, an agri-tech start-up based in Singapore, has raised $31 million in Series B funding to scale its AI-led sustainable rice farming technology across Southeast Asia.

SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners company, has agreed to acquire a portfolio of natural ingredients businesses from IFF.

Plant-based protein brand Aloha has expanded its snack portfolio with the launch of a limited-edition strawberry protein bar.

Oterra has launched two naturally-sourced liquid versions of its Jungle Blue and Arctic Blue natural colours, previously available in powder format only.

ADM has partnered with precision-fermented egg protein producer The Every Company, responding to surging global demand for protein-fortified food and beverage products.

Fungi specialist MycoTechnology has partnered with global stevia solutions provider Adorvia Biotechnology, aiming to help manufacturers create better-tasting, lower-sugar food and beverage products.