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Functional beverage company Health-Ade has launched a new seasonal flavour to add to its kombucha portfolio – Pineapple Creamsicle. 

India's Healthways Dairy & Foods has opened a new milk plant in Gorakhpur, in a move to make fresh dairy products easily accessible to people in the region.

Mondelēz's SnackFutures venture hub has announced the nine snacking start-ups selected for its inaugural CoLab accelerator programme.

Functional beverage brand Moju has launched a new plant-based prebiotic shot, which it claims supports immune and digestive health.

Nestlé has surpassed its full-year organic sales expectations with 3.6% growth, driven by strong demand for its pet food and health products in the Americas.

Lactalis Ingredients has expanded its Pronativ native whey protein range with a new micellar casein isolate targeted at consumers who are proactive about healthy ageing.

Mars Wrigley is releasing a lower calorie range of its iconic chocolate bars – Mars, Snickers and Twix – in the UK.

The Cannabis Trades Association has criticised the FSA after it declined to extend the deadline for valid novel food applications amid Covid-19.

UK powdered food brand Huel has expanded its high-protein snack bar line-up with the launch of a new peanut butter flavour.

Kellogg’s has introduced a new all-bran cereal with prebiotic fibre, designed to support digestive health.

Häagen-Dazs has launched a low-calorie ice cream range in the US called the Heaven line, catering to consumers who are desiring indulgence without the calories.

Mondelēz International has pledged to bring those of its chocolate and biscuit products typically bought by parents for children under 100 calories.