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Author and podcaster Mel Robbins has become the co-founder of a new brand, Pure Genius Protein, launching in the US with its first product: a protein shot designed for busy consumers.

M2 Ingredients, a vertically integrated functional mushroom grower based in California, US, is set to open its new M2 Center of Innovation next month – an advanced R&D lab designed to accelerate functional mushroom product development.

Bactolife, a start-up based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has raised over €30 million in Series B funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its precision-fermented Binding Proteins innovation.

The US government has released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans that mark a dramatic reset in nutrition policy, prioritising whole, minimally processed foods and ‘declaring war’ on sugar.

Co-op has announced the launch of its own-brand range of GLP-1 friendly ready meals as part of a new health initiative dubbed 'Good Fuel'.

As appetite-suppressing GLP-1 medications gain traction, new research from Cornell University suggests measurable shifts in food purchasing are emerging.

NewPrinces, the parent group of food and beverage group Princes, has acquired 100% of the corporate capital of Italian baby food specialist Plasmon from The Kraft Heinz Company for €124.3 million.

Functional food and beverage brand Laird Superfood has expanded its Hydrate line with two new flavours, Wild Berry and Tropical Punch.

Harmony Baby Nutrition, a biotech company specialising in infant formulas inspired by human milk, has received $5.9 million (BRL 30 million) in funding from Ação Conjunta FINEP–BNDES Chamada Pública 755.

Italian plant-based food specialist Valsoia is expanding its fermented food footprint and entering the dairy category with the acquisition of a majority stake in Slovenian kefir producer Kele & Kele.

Sports nutrition brand ESN has expanded its UK range with the launch of two new performance supplements: peach-flavoured Ultrapure Creatine Gummies, and 3-in-1 pre-workout formula Crank.

NutriFusion, maker of nutrient-rich fruit and vegetable ingredient blends, has partnered with BeLoved Foods, the functional baking brand behind single-serve mug cakes for women aged 35 and over.