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Xoxo Soda secures £4m funding and expands into national UK retail
Functional beverage company Xoxo Soda has closed a £4 million investment round and announced its first national retail listings in the UK.
FDA suspends dairy testing programme following job cuts – Reuters
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended a quality control programme for fluid milk and other dairy products, according to Reuters.
World Wide Farms announces partnership with ReposiTrak to strengthen food traceability
World Wide Farms, a US grower, packer and distributor of fresh culinary herbs and greens, has joined the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to bolster its inbound and outbound traceability capabilities.
Seven Sundays introduces sustainable granola with upcycled oat protein
Seven Sundays is launching a new sustainable granola line made with upcycled oat protein, crisp sorghum flakes and naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup.
Thirst for innovation: The new trend driving the sports and active nutrition segment
High-protein products have long dominated the active nutrition category, but now there is an opportunity to capitalise on the next big trend: hydration. FoodBev Media’s deputy editor, Melissa Bradshaw, speaks to some of the companies making a splash in this burgeoning space.
Jordan’s Skinny Mixes expands Lemonade + Teas line with new flavours
Jordan’s Skinny Mixes has expanded its Lemonade + Teas Concentrates collection with two new flavours: sugar-free watermelon lemonade and sugar-free peach tea.
Carbery, Synergy and EIT Food join forces to drive innovation in sustainable nutrition
Ireland-based Carbery Group and its flavour division, Synergy, have formed a strategic partnership with EIT Food, Europe’s leading food innovation initiative.
Hormbles Chormbles launches high-protein, zero-sugar candy bars
Hormbles Chormbles, a new entrant in the confectionery market, has unveiled its first product line: high-protein, zero-sugar candy bars.
Phizz launches Daily Energy hydration tablets
Phizz is launching Phizz Daily Energy just in time for summer, when more people will need hydration following weekends at festivals and evenings relaxing with alcohol in the sunshine.
It’s Skinny unveils low-carb and gluten-free pasta meals
US-based low-carb pasta brand It’s Skinny has introduced a new 'category-first' line of convenient pasta meals.
Prime announces intention to acquire Relax Downlow
Prime Drink Group has signed a binding letter of intent to buy a majority stake in functional drinks brand Relax Downlow.
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