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Liberation Labs, a portfolio company of Agronomics, has announced a strategic manufacturing partnership with Dutch start-up Vivici.

UK sports nutrition brand Warrior has launched its new Creatine+ range, following record sales of its Creatine Monohydrate Powder.

UK veg-based food brand Gosh! is expanding its Street Food range with two new globally inspired options: Aloo Tikki and Katsu Bites.

UK-based protein bar brand, Trek, has unveiled a new range of high-protein low-sugar bars, marking a new development in the sports nutrition sector.

After more than a decade, Hero Group’s CEO, Rob Versloot has announced his retirement, effective 31 May 2025. Christian Schierbaum, the company’s chief business officer, has been announced as successor and will assume the role on 1 June.

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended a quality control programme for fluid milk and other dairy products, according to Reuters.

High-protein products have long dominated the active nutrition category, but now there is an opportunity to capitalise on the next big trend: hydration. FoodBev Media’s deputy editor, Melissa Bradshaw, speaks to some of the companies making a splash in this burgeoning space.

Kallø, a natural food brand owned by Ecotone UK, is building on its breakfast range with the launch of an organic gluten-free Golden Cornflakes product.

Fungi-based food start-up Nature’s Fynd has launched a ‘first-of-its-kind’ new snack product, Spicy Indian Fy Bites, in New York, US.

Phizz is launching Phizz Daily Energy just in time for summer, when more people will need hydration following weekends at festivals and evenings relaxing with alcohol in the sunshine.

Freja has added two new Asian-inspired, limited-edition offerings to its Instant Bone Broth portfolio: Chicken Ramen and Beef Pho.

Hip Pop has introduced a new, limited-edition Cherries & Berries soda in the UK for the summer season.