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The Global Dairy Congress returns for its 19th annual event this year, taking place from 17-18 June at the luxurious InterContinental Barcelona, Spain. Read on to discover what you can expect from this year’s event.

UK-based brand Plenish has added two new products to its functional shots portfolio, targeting digestive health and nutrient intake.

As lion’s mane demand grows, brands face challenges around consistency and quality. Kääpä Biotech’s NordRelease technology targets this gap with standardised extracts designed to support reliable formulation, compliance and scalable product development.

Constellation Brands has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in non-alcoholic beverage brand HopWtr.

Perfect Snacks has launched a new refrigerated protein bar range, Protein + Prebiotics, as it targets growing demand for high-protein snacks with added functional benefits.

Danone has entered into an agreement to acquire UK plant-based functional nutrition brand Huel, in a major deal reported to be worth around €1 billion.

Sirio Europe has announced the launch of LifeChews – a patented, plant-based, chewable ‘jelly tablet’ format suitable for delivering a wide range of active ingredients.

US beverage brand Culture Pop Soda has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade, marking the company’s first lemonade-flavoured product.

PepsiCo-owned Poppi will launch five new flavours in the UK, its first global rollout since the $1.95bn deal, testing US-style modern soda demand.