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Marks and Spencer have launched a new ‘Veggie’ range with 14 meat-free meal choices as demand for vegetarian options grows.

Natural aroma ingredient manufacturer Axxence has announced a long-term R&D collaboration with Dutch research institute, Wageningen Plant Research.

Finsbury Food Group has announced the launch of its brand new HFSS-compliant brand Baked. The Baked range will initially comprise five-pack cake slices.

Matriark Foods, an upcycled foods company has launched a carbon neutral, climate-friendly pasta sauce, in what the company claims is a world first.

Listen to this exclusive podcast interview with Know Ice and Procubitos Europe. FoodBev is joined by Ivan Villalba, director Americas and globalisation.

Mr Kipling has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two new signature bite-size brownie treats and its first premium brownie.

Fonterra has decided not to sell a stake in its Australian business, a decision that could reduce the NZD 1bn in returns slated for shareholders.

Nestlé-Froneri has selected Resugar Synergy, a product from food tech company Resugar, as the key ingredient behind their new low-calorie ice cream bars.

Mondi plans to invest around €5m in a new R&D facility aimed at developing solutions that will help customers achieve their sustainability goals.

Microbial protein company MicroHarvest has secured €8.5m in a funding round led by Astanor Ventures and Happiness Capital.

General Mills has reported a 4% increase in net sales to $4.7bn and 29% rise in operating profit to $1.1bn in its first-quarter fiscal 2023 results.

Over 20 leading vertical farming companies have committed to a Vertical Farming Identity Statement and Industry Manifesto.