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Podcast: Sian sat down with the team at Azelis to discuss the explosive plant-based sector, as well as the rise of vegan and flexitarian diets globally. 

Danone has opened its new Daniel Carasso research and innovation centre for the advancement of nutrition on the Paris-Saclay university campus in France. 

Mondelēz-owned brand Grenade has announced the release of its new Oreo flavoured protein bar with 21g of protein, topped with real Oreo cookie pieces. 

The Beyond Raw Lit pre-workout flavour, Jolly Rancher Cherry is available in pre-workout powder and on-the-go pre-workout (ready-to-drink can).

Nestlé Health Science has announced plans to invest $43m to expand its manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

BellRing Brands-owned Premier Nutrition Company has launched a new line of nighttime products under its Premier Protein brand.

Nutrition brand Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) has appointed Kat Thomas to chief executive officer, previously held by BPN’s founder Nick Bare.

Promoted: Vanessa & Markus from Azelis discuss the Nutriscore and how brands are reformulating to meet demands from health-conscious consumers. 

Baby nutrition company ByHeart has agreed to acquire Cascadia Nutrition, a registered packaging and blending facility in Portland, Oregon.

The Srsly Low Carb brand has entered the jam category with the release of its new jams in two flavours, Mixed Berries and Raspberry.

UK-based gut health food brand, Bio&Me, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two new gluten-free granolas, Cashew & Almond and Berry Burst.

FrieslandCampina has partnered with specialist biotech company, Triplebar, to scale up production of cell-based proteins using precision fermentation.