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The Alkaline Water Company has appointed director, Frank Lazaran, to the role of CEO. Lazaran will succeed CEO Ricky Wright, effective immediately.

US food tech company Perfect Day and sustainable nutritional beverage producer Strive Nutrition are partnering to release a line of milk alternatives.

Supply chain and manufacturing partner CalNutri has acquired the assets of Health & Nutrition Technology, a producer of weight loss solutions and products.

US beverage producer Zevia has expanded its soda portfolio with the launch of two new limited-edition flavours – Fruit Punch and Orange Cream.

Brevel, an Israeli microalgae-based alternative protein company, has secured $8.4m in a seed funding round as it looks to scale its proprietary technology.

Meatless Farm is expanding its plant-based portfolio with the launch of five new frozen and chilled convenient ready meals.

UK private equity firm Endless has agreed to acquire edible oils and tinned foods supplier, KTC Edibles, for an undisclosed sum.

New Zealand-based craft spirit producer, Scapegrace Distilling Company, is planning to construct the country's "largest-ever distillery" for £13 million.

Food manufacturer NutraDried Food Company has added to its Moon Cheese portfolio with the launch of flavoured crunchy cheese sticks.

Azelis has announced the opening of its Regional Innovation Centre for Food and Nutrition in Singapore, as part of its efforts to invest in innovation.

Cargill has opened a 6,200-square-metre House of Chocolate at its existing chocolate production facility in Mouscron, Belgium.

UK ethical brand Honest, which was created by circular economy company co-cre8, has designed a reusable bottle made from recycled single-use bottles.