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Heinz and UK supermarket Tesco have joined forces with packaging industry experts to develop and trial recycled soft plastic Heinz Beanz Snap Pots.

Better-for-you cereal brand Magic Spoon has raised $85 million in a Series B funding round, supporting the company's expansion into retail.

Cirkul, a beverage company known for developing patented flavour cartridges, has raised $70 million in its latest funding round.

Brown-Forman Corporation and The Coca-Cola Company have announced plans to collaborate on the release of a pre-mixed Jack & Coke cocktail.

Tropicana Brands Group – a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo – has appointed Rogier Smeets as CEO of its European business, effective today.

Standard Meat Company has announced its acquisition of Syracuse Sausage, a meat manufacturer based in its home state of Texas.

Hella Cocktail Co, which creates botanical mixers and beverages for cocktails, has secured $5m from venture arm Uncle Nearest Ventures.

Cultivated meat company SciFi Foods, formerly known as Artemys Foods, has announced it has raised $22m in a Series A funding round.

Katjes Group has acquired UK gluten-free baked goods manufacturer, Genius Foods, through its investment arm Katjes Greenfood.

Nick's has announced the full opening of a new €6m facility in North Macedonia, with capacity to produce over 40m confectionery and protein bars a year.

Fever-Tree has expanded its tonic water range in time for summer with the release of Spanish Clementine Refreshingly Light Tonic Water.

Frozen food producer Real Good Foods is adding to its portfolio with the launch of new Grande Chicken Enchiladas into Sam's Club stores.