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Heineken Studio, Heineken’s innovation hub, has launched a limited-edition brew in collaboration with French interior designer Axel Chay.

Storck USA has added a new festive twist to its line-up of Werther’s Original, with a limited-edition gingerbread-flavoured soft caramel, available across the US this month.

Merchant Gourmet has expanded its range of ready-to-eat pulse and grain pouches with two Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired additions, created in collaboration with chef Sabrina Ghayour.

UK soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has unveiled a new carbonated beverage line, Radnor Spring, as it continues to expand its portfolio of low-calorie, functional drinks.

Remilk, an Israel-based precision fermentation company producing dairy proteins without animals, has partnered with Gad Dairies to launch The New Milk – a cow-free milk alternative identical in taste and functionality to conventional dairy.

Smart farming company Oishii, best known for its high-end strawberries, has launched its first-ever limited-edition artisanal jam collection, created in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Yuu Shimano.

US plant-based food brand Barvecue has unveiled what it claims is a market-first innovation: a seasoned rotisserie chicken-style product.

Regenerative dairy brand Golden Hooves has unveiled its first-ever salted butter crafted from the same regeneratively farmed milk used in its range of cheeses.

US-based natural energy drink brand Gorgie has added a limited-edition seasonal flavour to its line-up: Cranberry Party Pop.

Plant-based food company Sunflower Family has announced the debut of its product range in the UK: a new line of protein products made from 100% sunflower seed protein.

UK coffee brand Grind has entered the canned cocktails market with the launch of a new RTD espresso martini, available at Waitrose and WHSmith.

UK honey brand Hilltop is expanding into the condiments aisle with the launch of its new hot honey range, introducing Peri-Peri and Smoky Chipotle varieties.