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Rubix Foods has announced the opening of a new innovation centre which will aim to streamline the innovation process for the company's customers.

Merchant Gourmet has expanded into on-the-go with mini snacking chestnuts and ambient pre-prepared with ready-to-bake stuffing, marking two sector firsts.

Opies has launched three new varieties of pickles designed to transform menus, offering a range of culinary possibilities with no waste.

Zaxby's, a US fast-food chain offering chicken wings, sandwiches and salads, has partnered with popsicle brand Frios to introduce sauce-flavoured popsicles.

ADM has announced the opening of a new extrusion facility in Serbia that will produce non-GMO textured soy proteins, expanding its European footprint.

Dairy Farmers of America will receive a grant of up to $45m from USDA to reduce its methane emissions and develop low-carbon dairy products.

House Foods Holding USA has agreed to acquire Keystone Natural Holdings, a manufacturer of tofu and plant-based foods, from Keystone Capital.

Primo Water Corporation has announced the acquisition of two French spring water companies, Eureau Sources and Defeaus, for an undisclosed sum.

Food processing and commodities trading corporation ADM, and PepsiCo have announced a seven and a half year commercial agreement to collaborate and expand regenerative agriculture across their shared north American supply chains.

Confectionary distributor World of Sweets reveal the addition of HFSS-compliant Vimto Zero Fruit Drops to their Vimto sweet range.

PeakBridge Growth II has made its first two investments, in Rival Foods and Standing Ovation, following a €100m first closing.

Weight management brand, SlimFast has announced its first nationally distributed intermittent fasting product line at Walmart.