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Kirin has launched its ‘Electric Salt Spoon,’ a spoon that harnesses electricity to enhance the salty and umami taste of low-sodium foods.

Unilever’s condiment brand Hellmann’s has expanded its portfolio with the launch of three new flavoured mayonnaise varieties.

Bel Brands-owned brand Boursin has expanded its portfolio with the addition of a new limited-edition flavour, Rosemary & Black Garlic.

Nestlé Confectionery has expanded its Aero offering in the UK, launching a new strawberry-flavoured chocolate bar exclusively in Spar stores.

Crosta & Mollica has expanded its range of Italian grocery products within the frozen dessert and pizza categories with two new products.

Nestlé has announced plans to invest BRL 1bn (approx. $193.97m) in Brazil by 2026 to strengthen its B2B and B2C presence in the country.

Pringles has launched its first-ever puffed crisps, Pringles Mingles, marking a departure from its traditional tube packaging by opting for a bagged snack.

Ecotone UK-owned snacking brand Kallø has extended its Veggie Cakes range with a new HFSS-compliant Thai Curry flavour.

Promoted: Expected to attract more than 17,000 members of the science of food community, IFT FIRST will explore how we can harness the power of cooperation to improve the entire food value chain.

Plant-based superfood firm Laird Superfood has launched a new protein creamer in the US.

Fox’s Burton’s Companies-owned brand Maryland has expanded its portfolio with a new White Choc Chip Cookie variety.

San Francisco, Bay Area-based start-up Voyage Foods has closed a funding round totalling $52m, bringing its total funding raised to $94m.