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UK plant-based meat company This is adding to its portfolio with the launch of a frozen plant-based range in Sainsbury's.

General Mills has recorded an 8% increase in net sales for Q4 fiscal 2022, as it continues its efforts to reshape its portfolio.

Diageo has announced it will wind down its Russian business operations, with plans to fully withdraw by the end of the year, according to Reuters.

Heineken has entered into an agreement with Sanyo Whisbih Group to take over majority ownership of the Long Chuan Zuan Co brewery in Taiwan.

Halo Top is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new limited-edition flavoured ice cream – Vanilla Chocolate Twist – in the US.

PepsiCo is expanding its non-HFSS Walkers Max Strong range with two new flavours to add to its portfolio, containing less fat and salt.

Plant-based ice cream producer, Eclipse Foods, has announced a Series B funding round of more than $40m led by Sozo Ventures.

Tequila seltzer brand Onda has received a $12.5m growth investment led by Aria Growth Partners to support its continued expansion.

Mondelēz plans to reopen a potato chip plant, located on the outskirts of Kyiv, that was damaged in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to Reuters.

Pladis has expanded its Jacob’s portfolio with the launch of three new products to add to its savoury biscuit range in the UK.

South Africa's Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has prohibited the use of meat-like names for plant-based alternatives.

Seaweed feed additive start-up Symbrosia has raised $7m in a Series A funding round led by Danone's corporate venture arm, Danone Manifesto Ventures.