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Japanese snacks business Calbee Group has announced its acquisition of a 75% stake in Greenday Group for an undisclosed sum.

Lithuanian food tech company Divaks has secured €3m in a seed funding round, as it looks to develop its insect-derived ingredients for food applications.

PepsiCo is expanding its convenient Pasta Roni brand mealtime offerings with the launch of Pasta Roni Heat & Eat microwaveable pouches.

The Fruit Factory, part of natural snack company Humdinger Foods, is adding to its portfolio with the launch of its Fruit Twists kids snack.

Kellogg has had its arguments rejected by a UK court after the company took legal action against the government over new sugar rules, according to Reuters.

Bardstown Bourbon Company has entered into an agreement to acquire US distiller Green River Spirits Company for an undisclosed sum.

Kirin Holdings has agreed to sell its 51% stake in Myanmar Brewery back to the joint venture for JPY 22.4bn ($165.4m approx.).

Coca-Cola has extended its Creations line with the launch of a new limited-edition flavour in partnership with electronic music producer and DJ, Marshmello.

Danone has introduced its first infant formula developed to meet the needs of parents wanting more vegetarian and plant-based options for their baby.

Chocolate Works has announced its acquisition of "substantially all of the assets" of US chocolate brand Moonstruck Chocolate.

US food marketer and distributor, MamaMancini's Holdings, has signed an agreement to acquire a 24% interest in Chef Inspirational Foods.

Consumer-packaged-goods brand Madison Brown is launching its first line of premium ice creams which includes six variants.