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Boston Beer expands cannabis beverage range with rosin-infused iced tea
Boston Beer is expanding its presence in Canada’s regulated cannabis drinks market with the launch of a rosin-infused blueberry chamomile iced tea
Foodberry and Bel US announce partnership to expand better-for-you snacks in US
Foodberry, a B2B food technology company and manufacturer, has entered into a strategic partnership with Bel US, part of the Bel Group, to develop new fruit-based snack products for the US market.
Low taxes are keeping sugary drinks and alcohol too affordable, WHO warns
Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming increasingly affordable in many countries due to persistently low tax rates, contributing to rising levels of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and alcohol-related injuries, according to new reports from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Health-Ade introduces Ginger Lemon Berry flavour to its seasonal lineup
Healthy beverage brand Health-Ade has announced the launch of Ginger Lemon Berry, a new limited-edition kombucha flavour.
The rise of calm energy: Moving beyond the sugar and caffeine crash with ancient wisdom
For beverage makers, a shift towards 'calm energy' shift represents a new frontier in functional innovation, as Jenna Zhang, founder of SipZen, explains.
Dairy Council of California's 2026 Nutrition & Health Trends Report signals key shifts for dairy innovation and consumer engagement
The Dairy Council of California has released its new 2026 Trends for Education and Health Professionals publication, offering an in-depth look at emerging forces shaping food, nutrition and health systems that industry stakeholders should watch this year.
Vievé expands beyond hydration with launch of high-protein, high-fibre snack bars
Functional hydration brand Vievé has entered the healthy snacking market with the launch of a new range of high-protein, low-sugar bars, marking a significant expansion of its portfolio.
Nutri-Grain expands portfolio with high-fibre, whole-grain Crunchy bar
Nutri-Grain Crunchy is formulated with oats, barley, buckwheat, rye and quinoa, delivering at least 23g of whole grains per bar and a 'good source of fibre'.
Om Mushrooms secures $6.5m to fuel functional mushroom expansion
Om Mushrooms, a US-based functional mushroom company, has secured a $6.5 million line of credit from JPalmer Collective.
BodyArmor targets functional hydration market with zero-sugar, caffeinated launch
The latest release contains 95mg of caffeine, 2,290mg of electrolytes – more than traditional sports drinks – and zero sugar.
Freja launches new bone broth range for cooking
Freja, a player in the UK bone broth market, has unveiled a new Cooking Bone Broth range, designed specifically for culinary applications.
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