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Beyond Better Foods has expanded Enlightened's low-sugar ice cream pint lineup with the introduction of four new flavours.

Vital Proteins has expanded its portfolio with the debut of its lemon-flavoured collagen peptides designed to be added to beverages.

Sapporo USA, the producer of popular Asian beer Sapporo, has signed an agreement to acquire craft beer brand Stone Brewing.

The Kroger Company is investing $70 million in the expansion of its Newark, Ohio, dairy facility with the introduction of an aseptic milk line.

Azelis has announced the opening of a food laboratory in Egypt as it looks to expand its food and nutrition presence in the Middle East and Africa.

Bax Botanics has unveiled two premium alcohol-free, ready-to-drink canned beverages with botanical ingredients for the summer season.

Naturally caffeinated energy drink brand Joyburst, sister company of No Sugar Company, is launching a new flavour in collaboration with Vanilla Ice.

Plant-based nutrition company PlantBaby has announced a $4m seed funding round, led by Big Idea Ventures and The Fund LA.

Plant-based protein company Roquette has announced its launch of two new rice proteins to meet consumer demand for meat alternative applications.

Low-sugar snack bar brand, Munk Pack, has raised $5m in a financing round to support the expansion of its team and distribution.

Keurig Dr Pepper has signed a definitive agreement to acquire non-alcoholic, ready-to-drink cocktail brand, Atypique, from Station Agro-Biotech.

Kellogg's has expanded its Special K portfolio with the launch of a new flavoured protein mini snack bars released in the US.