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Naturally caffeinated energy drink brand Joyburst, sister company of No Sugar Company, is launching a new flavour in collaboration with Vanilla Ice.

Plant-based protein company Roquette has announced its launch of two new rice proteins to meet consumer demand for meat alternative applications.

B2B tea and coffee supplier Finlays has launched a range of tea and botanical powder blends, in a move to meet consumer demand for functional beverages.

Chickpea snack brand Hippeas is adding to its chickpea tortilla chip line with the introduction of a Sea Salt & Lime flavour.

NZMP, Fonterra's ingredients and solutions brand, has launched a Grade A functional whey protein concentrate (fWPC) – Pro-Optima.

Mars Wrigley has partnered with Perfect Day to release the company’s "first-ever" eco-friendly and animal-free chocolate product to add to its portfolio.

Moolec Science and LightJump Acquisition Corp have entered into an agreement to combine businesses in a $504m deal, named Moolec Science SA.

M. Dias Branco has entered into an agreement to acquire the Brazilian division of French health food provider, Nutrition & Santé.

Tetra Pak plans to collaborate with fungi-based ingredient manufacturer Mycorena to construct a production facility for alternative protein production.

Frozen food producer Real Good Foods is adding to its portfolio with the launch of new Grande Chicken Enchiladas into Sam's Club stores.

Ice cream producer Van Leeuwen has launched five new flavours to add to its portfolio, launching exclusively into Walmart's across the US.

Brevel, an Israeli microalgae-based alternative protein company, has secured $8.4m in a seed funding round as it looks to scale its proprietary technology.