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The White Rabbit Pizza Co, known for its range of vegan pizzas, is launching a plant-based and gluten-free calzone in the UK.

Five Star Food Service, a franchise of Compass Group company Canteen, has acquired vending machine supplier Rawls Distributing.

Molson Coors has announced it is selling its Saint Archer brewery to Ballast Point owner, Kings & Convicts Brewing Co, for an undisclosed sum.

UK plant-based dips company Holy Moly has expanded its portfolio with the addition of two new "creamy" vegan dips for Veganuary.

Santa Margherita USA, a subsidiary of Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo, has acquired majority ownership of Roco Winery for an undisclosed sum.

Unilever-owned Ben & Jerry's has announced it is adding two new vegan and gluten-free flavours to its line of non-dairy desserts.

Indian snack company Haldiram’s Nagpur is investing more than INR 1bn ($13.6m approx.) to build a manufacturing facility for long-shelf-life dairy products.

Victor George Spirits has acquired a majority stake in Palm Beach Distillery, as it looks to become the world's largest black-owned spirits company by 2025.

I.T.S has developed new flavour solutions that “replicate the indulgent characteristics of traditional bakery products” in plant-based alternatives.

Gathered Foods has unveiled the latest addition to its Good Catch range, Plant-Based Salmon Burgers, which feature 16g of plant protein per serving.

Israeli cultivated dairy start-up Remilk has raised $120m in Series B funding, as it looks to expand production of its animal-free protein.

LoveRaw is expanding its M:lk Choc Bar portfolio, as the firm looks to "maintain its position as the UK's fastest-growing vegan chocolate brand".