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Mondi has unveiled its plan to invest €16m in technology to produce a new line of "ultra-high barrier" paper-based packaging solutions.

Mars Wrigley has expanded its M&M’s portfolio with its latest launch in the Australian market – the new limited edition Mocha Mudcake flavour.

The Coca-Cola Company and eight bottling partners have announced the closing of a new $137.7m venture capital fund focusing on sustainability investments.

MycoTechnology, a company harnessing the power of mushroom mycelia, has discovered a natural sweet protein derived from honey truffle.

Danone has launched a new immune-boosting range of shots under its Actimel brand, containing 100% of the recommended intake of vitamin D.

Symrise has signed a minority investment agreement with Bonumose, a sugar alternatives specialist and inventor of enzyme solutions.

Nestlé has introduced a new sugar reduction technology that can reduce intrinsic sugar in ingredients such as milk, malt and fruit juices by up to 30%.

The Kraft Heinz Company has invested $400m to build a new automated consumer packaged goods distribution centre in DeKalb, Illinois.

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PepsiCo has published its Q2 earnings, reporting 10.4% net revenue growth, and has raised its full-year outlook for the second consecutive quarter.

The pots are filled with prebiotics and will roll out from 17 July to UK retailers, available in Original and creamy Vanilla flavours.

The World Health Organization has declared aspartame, a non-sugar sweetener, as “possibly carcinogenic” but safe to consume in moderation.