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Swiss nutrition groups Hochdorf and Pharmalys have announced the establishment of Hochdorf Laboratories, a new joint venture in the infant formula category.

Mac and cheese brand Goodles has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Twirly Mac.

Aldi and Arla Foods UK have launched an eight-week trial using ultraviolet tags to track milk bottles through the recycling system.

Z Natural Foods has expanded its functional nutrition portfolio with the launch of a Chocolate Goat Whey Protein Concentrate.

Starbucks has expanded its UK ready-to-drink portfolio with two permanent matcha lattes and a limited-edition pumpkin spice Frappuccino.

Danone and Arcor have completed the creation of their joint venture in Argentina.

Sargento Foods has signed a definitive agreement to acquire California-based La Terra Fina, a producer of premium dips, spreads and refrigerated quiches.

Ehrmann Cornish Dairy has promoted chief commercial officer Ed Watts to CEO, effective immediately.

Better-for-you snack brand Nature’s Garden has expanded its Probiotic Yoggies portfolio with the launch of a fifth flavour: Tropical.

Austrian dairy cooperative Berglandmilch is investing in expanding its quark and cream cheese production at its Aschbach site in Lower Austria.

Dairy cooperative Agropur has strengthened its management board with three senior appointments.

Yoshihiko Hani, publisher of Beverage Japan, and Steve Galloway, of Galloway & Associates, highlight some of the stand-out beverage innovations recently launched in the Japanese market.