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Marico to acquire 60% of Cosmix Wellness for $41m
Marico has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 60% stake in Cosmix Wellness Private, the owner of digital-first functional wellness brand Cosmix, at an equity valuation of approximately ₹375 crore (approx. $41.5 million).
Nestlé launches Raisin Wheats version of Shredded Wheat cereal brand
Just in time for Fibre February, Nestlé Cereals is bringing a fruity twist to its Shredded Wheat brand to UK supermarket shelves.
UPFs face growing calls for tobacco-style regulation as consumer pressure builds
UPFs are facing mounting calls for tighter regulation akin to tobacco, as new academic research and consumer data point to growing concern over their health impacts.
Once Upon a Farm files for IPO as organic kids’ food market heats up
Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm launches IPO roadshow, targeting $764M valuation to expand amid rising demand for organic kids’ foods.
Arden’s Garden launches Sea Moss Energy wellness shot, expanding functional beverage portfolio
Arden’s Garden has launched Sea Moss Energy, a new functional wellness shot designed to deliver sustained energy and gut-friendly nutrition.
Arla Foods Ingredients targets medical nutrition with ready-to-stir whey protein
Arla Foods Ingredients launches ready-to-stir BLG whey protein to improve patient compliance in medical nutrition by enhancing taste, texture and choice.
Flora Food Group reformulates I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter for performance cooking
Conagra said the reformulation delivers up to 70% less saturated fat than dairy butter while also adding functional nutritional benefits.
What’s behind the infant formula recalls rocking Nestlé, Lactalis and Danone?
Nestlé, Danone and Lactalis are facing heightened scrutiny after issuing recalls of infant formula products.
Bioiberica and Lactalis launch Spain’s first collagen-enriched milk drink
Lactalis and Bioiberica launch Puleva Vita Calcio Colágeno, Spain’s first milk drink with native type II collagen for functional dairy innovation.
Beyond Meat enters beverage category with new multifunctional pea protein drinks
Beyond Meat has announced a milestone update: its entry into the beverage category with the launch of Beyond Immerse, a new line of pea protein drinks.
The rise of calm energy: Moving beyond the sugar and caffeine crash with ancient wisdom
For beverage makers, a shift towards 'calm energy' shift represents a new frontier in functional innovation, as Jenna Zhang, founder of SipZen, explains.
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