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Brenntag Specialties opens new food innovation centre in Leeds, UK
Brenntag Specialties has announced the opening of its new Innovation & Application Center for Food & Nutrition in Leeds, UK.
The Drinks Bureau adds Jam Doughnut Daiquiri to canned cocktails line-up
UK RTD cocktails brand The Drinks Bureau has added a new limited-edition offering to its portfolio: Jam Doughnut Daiquiri.
Dassai launches sake brewing initiative in space
Premium Japanese sake brand Dassai is set to embark on an unprecedented venture: brewing sake in space.
Plenish introduces sugar-free oat milk with no oils or additives
Carlsberg Britvic-owned plant-based drinks brand Plenish has introduced Plenish Zero Sugar Oat M*lk, made with just four naturally sourced ingredients and no oils or additives.
Celleste Bio unveils lab-grown cocoa butter to help stabilise chocolate supply
Cocoa tech start-up Celleste Bio has introduced what it says is the world’s first chocolate-grade cocoa butter made using plant cell culture technology, a development that could help make the chocolate industry more climate-resilient.
Squeaky Bean expands portfolio with ‘first-to-market’ fermented vegetable pies
The Compleat Food Group’s meat alternative brand Squeaky Bean has expanded into the hot pie category with a new fermented vegetable pie line.
Seasonal Pepsi Gingerbread joins brand’s sugar-free cola range
Pepsi has added a new Gingerbread flavour to its Zero Sugar cola range in the UK, ahead of the festive season.
Dole introduces Colada Royale Pineapple to the fresh produce sector
Dole Food Company is shaking up the pineapple category with the introduction of its new Colada Royale Pineapple, a product 15 years in the making.
Bio&Me launches new protein and fibre bars targeting female consumers
UK gut-friendly food brand Bio&Me has launched Daily Boost Fibre + Protein bars, specially developed to appeal to female consumers.
New food-tech start-up Lasso launches, backed by $6.5m funding raise
A new US food-tech company, Lasso, has been launched by the team behind plant-based meat start-up Tender Food, supported by $6.5 million in new funding.
JDE Peet’s launches innovation laboratory to drive coffee product development
JDE Peet’s has unveiled a newly transformed innovation laboratory in Utrecht, the Netherlands, designed to accelerate the development of next-generation coffee products.
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