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Xīn and Voltaire’s is set to launch its collection of cocktail sorbets combining premium spirits with fruits, liqueurs and flavourings this month.

American tortilla brand, Doritos has added new Doritos Dips in Spicy Nacho and Cool Ranch Jalapeno flavours to its portfolio.

Ecotone has extended Kallø’s Veggie Cakes range with the launch of its new Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar jumbo pack made from lentil and peas.

Soft Robotics has raised $26m in an initial Series C funding round to expand the deployment of its mGripAI robotic picking solutions.

Smurfit Kappa has signed an agreement to acquire Spanish bag-in-box packaging facility, Pusa Pack, for an undisclosed amount.

Hershey has launched its holiday lineup with a variety of ‘brand-new’ products including hot chocolate bombs and Grinch-themed classics.

Berry has developed a sustainable solution for Diplom-Is’ Royal brand by replacing its previous carbon black colour containers with non-carbon versions.

Cheese manufacturer and distributor, Bel Group, has entered into a strategic partnership for cheese applications with French start-up, Standing Ovation.

US vertical farming company Upward Farms has introduced a resealable packaging design for its line of organic microgreens.

Spam has launched a limited edition figgy pudding variety of its traditional canned pork, featuring a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves.

Kodiak, a breakfast and snacking products company, has appointed Valerie Oswalt as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Joel Clark.

Container farms manufacturer, Freight Farms, has raised $17.5m in Series B3 funding to support its vertical hydroponic farms.