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Shaken Udder is entering the functional dairy drinks space with the launch of a new high-fibre milkshake range.

Brown-Forman has reportedly rejected a $15 billion takeover offer from privately owned spirits producer Sazerac, despite the proposed bid valuing the Jack Daniel’s maker above its current market price.

Hippeas is expanding its better-for-you snacking portfolio with the launch of Protein Crunch, a new range of puffed snacks.

Carlsberg Group has invested €12 million (approx. $14 million) in a new high-speed canning line at its brewery in Lviv, Ukraine, as part of continued expansion of its local production capabilities.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has expanded its North American innovation footprint with the opening of a new application centre in New Jersey, designed to support high-protein product development.

Starbucks is expanding its at-home coffee range with the launch of Starbucks Coffee Craft, a new premium coffee concentrate designed to let consumers recreate iced café-style drinks at home with minimal preparation.

Global confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has expanded its Twix range with the launch of Twix Hazelnut.

IFF has opened a new Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar, expanding its research and development capabilities.

St Pierre is expanding its brioche portfolio with the launch of a new limited-edition Caramelised Onion Brioche Bun

Kenco is expanding into matcha and ready-to-use coffee concentrates with the launch of new at-home drinks products aimed at younger consumers and café-style occasions.