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Razer, a leading lifestyle brand for gamers, has formed a joint venture with Mars to expand the Respawn by Razer product line – a range designed specifically for the gaming community – marking a bold step in cross-industry collaboration.

Kraft Heinz has launched what it calls a ‘game-changing’ addition to its iconic tomato ketchup line-up: Heinz Tomato Ketchup Zero, which has zero added sugar and salt, 35% more tomatoes and ‘zero compromise on taste’.

According to reporting by Reuters, global snack giant Mars’ $36bn takeover bid for Kellanova is set to face a full-scale EU antitrust investigation which could require Mars to divest assets.

Tetra Pak has announced that its pilot New Food Technology Development Centre in Karlshamn, Sweden, is now open for business.

Olymel has announced a $142 million expansion of its La Fernandière plant in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, with construction set to begin in the coming days and operations expected to start in spring 2026.

Australian biotech company Vow has announced that cultivated Japanese quail products under its brand, Forged, have been officially approved for sale in Australia and New Zealand.

Kettle Brand is venturing into the summer snack market with the introduction of its limited-edition Chilli Crisp chips, a product that capitalises on the growing popularity of chilli crisp as a flavour profile.

Futura Foods has introduced a new flavoured halloumi sticks line under its Yamas brand, now available at selected Booths stores in the UK.

Specialities Inc, a US-based producer and distributor of deli food products, has introduced a 5kg artisan gouda infused with pumpkin spice flavours.

Industrial automation firm Sojo Industries has raised $40 million in financing from S2G Investments to expand its modular robotic packaging systems and track-and-trace software.

UK tempeh brand Better Nature has expanded its range with the addition of a Mediterranean Tempeh block, launching at Ocado.

Unilever has proposed Peter ter Kulve as its preferred candidate to head the Magnum Ice Cream Company, the group’s ice cream division, with full board approval expected.