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UK beverage brand Rude Health has launched its new Barista Coconut alternative milk to add to its range of gluten-free, plant-based milks.

Ingredient company MycoTechnology has raised $85m in a Series E funding round, bringing its total fundraising to date to more than $200m.

Mondelēz International has appointed its senior VP of growth for North America, Jay Cooper, to President, Northern Europe.

Oui by Yoplait, a French-style yogurt brand, has introduced two new seasonal flavours: Strawberry Rosé and Mango Champagne.

Tate & Lyle has signed an agreement to acquire Quantum Hi-Tech, a prebiotic dietary fibre business in China, from ChemPartner Pharmatech for $237m.

Carlsberg has announced it has taken the “difficult and immediate decision” to fully dispose of its business in Russia.

Olam Group has announced an agreement to sell a 35.43% ​​​​​​​stake in its agribusiness unit, Olam Agri, to SALIC for $1.24bn.

Food and agriculture data infrastructure company, Leaf, has raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by S2G Ventures.

Arla Foods has announced a new five-year growth strategy for its UK business, that includes investments in sustainability, innovation and capacity.

Kellogg's has expanded its Pop-Tarts line with a Snickerdoodle flavour, combining snickerdoodle-flavoured filling with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping.

BioBetter is exploring the potential of the Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco) plant in overcoming challenges of scaled production in cultured meat.

Danish ice cream producer and Food Union subsidiary, Premier Is, has promoted its chief commercial officer Claus Dahlmann Larsen to CEO.