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Glanbia Performance Nutrition has launched a new product line under its Think! brand, introducing Think! Crispy Squares, a protein-enhanced version of the classic crispy rice treat.

French food-tech start-up Fungu’it has secured €4 million in funding to accelerate industrial-scale production of its natural flavourings made from agricultural by-products.

German spice and ingredient manufacturer Raps has unveiled a new functional solution for the development of plant-based roast meat alternatives.

One Brands has launched a new protein bar in collaboration with Hershey’s, combining the protein-focused brand’s functional snack format with the flavour of Hershey’s milk chocolate.

Breakfast food brand Kodiak has launched two new product lines in the US: Trail Bars and Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches.

Dole UK has partnered with AgriSound, a UK-based agri-tech firm specialising in pollination monitoring, to launch a pilot study aimed at improving fruit production through advanced pollination insights.

UK bread brand Jason’s Sourdough has launched two new product ranges, Jason’s Sourdough Creations and Jason’s Everyday Seeded Protein Rolls.

PepsiCo has ceased manufacturing operations at its Frito-Lay processing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California, ending five decades of production at the site.

Nissin Foods USA will launch a new limited-edition flavour of its popular Cup Noodles brand: Dill Pickle.

Dutch food-tech scale-up MaGie Creations has introduced what it claims is the world’s first emulsifier made from upcycled brewer’s grain.

Pladis is introducing a new limited-edition flavour to its McVitie’s Digestives range: Raspberry & Cream Pink Digestives.

Sauz, a rapidly growing brand known for its innovative approach to tomato sauce, has announced the successful closure of a $12 million funding round led by Cavu Consumer Partners.