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UK retailer Co-op will add a "freeze me" message to its own brand of milk products, in an effort to cut down on 70,000 tonnes of milk wasted a year.

US-based cookie company, Last Crumb, has closed a $3 million seed funding round as it looks to strengthen its position in the luxury goods market.

Spirits group, Spearhead, has raised $3m in funding to accelerate its international reach and introduce new products to the market.

Israeli food technology company, Wilk, has developed what it claims is the "world's first" yogurt using cell-culture milk fat.

Bel and Superbrewed have entered into a strategic partnership to create a line of cheese products incorporating Superbrewed's postbiotic cultured protein.

The FDA has announced plans to work with foreign formula manufacturers to allow them to sell their products in the US on a permanent basis.

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

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

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.

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.

Kensing, a manufacturer of natural vitamin E and plant sterols, has announced its acquisition of Vitae Naturals for an undisclosed sum.