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US food tech company Superbrewed has begun commercial SB1 production with Döhler backing, targeting the rising demand for functional protein.

The Laughing Cow has expanded its cheese spread line-up with a new Dill Pickle flavour, capitalising on the growing popularity of pickle-inspired snacks and recipes.

JBT Marel has unveiled the Advantec Narrow, a compact impingement freezer designed for processors of fish, seafood, and meat.

Conagra Brands has named John Mulligan and Pietro Satriano to its board of directors, expanding the board to 12 members.

Forager Project has expanded its Greek Style Yogurt line-up with four new single-serve flavours and a vanilla multi-serve tub, building on strong demand for its plant-based, high-protein products.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) has expanded its food processing and applied research capabilities through a $7 million state-supported modernisation initiative.

PepsiCo and The National Geographic Society have announced five new grants funding on-farm research to support practical advancements in regenerative agriculture.

Belgian ingredients supplier Purato says it will launch the first professional chocolate product made with cultured cocoa.

Unilever-owned instant noodle brand Pot Noodle has introduced a new Noodle Blocks line, featuring its four most popular flavours in a block format.

Old El Paso, a leading Mexican food brand, has introduced a Mexican Pizza Kit designed for at-home preparation in the US.

Maazah, a Minneapolis-based food company that produces globally inspired dips and sauces for retail and foodservice, has raised $2m in a seed financing round.

Tate & Lyle and bioalternatives scale-up platform Manus have launched Yume, a new sweetener brand designed to expand access to sugar-reduction solutions.