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Lindt & Sprüngli has announced that 100% of the cocoa beans in its supply chain are traceable back to the farmers and externally verified.

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

Mondelēz International and Olam Food Ingredients have partnered to create what they claim will be the world’s largest sustainable commercial cocoa farm.

Complan, which was acquired by Danone in 2011, has released a food supplement drink designed to maintain energy levels when needed.

Chocolate producers including Nestlé, Mars and Mondelēz have been accused of profiting from child slavery in a US lawsuit lodged on behalf of several former child labourers.

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.

Chemical and ingredients distribution company, Brenntag, has announced its acquisition of China’s Zhongbai Xingye Food Technology (Beijing) Co.

Dutch food and biochemicals company, Corbion, has announced an investment to expand its lactic acid production capacity by around 40% in North America.

New Zealand-based biotechnology company PharmaZen has received a $9.94 million investment from ADM Capital's Cibus Fund.

The EFSA has deemed yellow mealworms safe for human consumption, paving the way for insect-derived food products to be sold across Europe.

T. Hasegawa USA has acquired Mission Flavors & Fragrances, a manufacturer of flavour solutions for the food and beverage industries.

Sustainable ingredients company, EverGrain, has now launched its nutrient-rich barley ingredients with the backing of AB InBev.