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UK-based materials science company KluraLabs has raised £8 million in funding to accelerate the roll-out of its packaging technology solution across global retail supply chains.

PS Seasoning has unveiled four new seasoning blends aimed at commercial meat processors: Pesto Sausage, Curry Sausage, Birria Snack Stick and Candied Jalapeño Jerky.

JM Smucker has appointed Woo-Sung (Bruce) Chung and David Singer to its board of directors, effective 15 April 2026.

Doritos is entering the high-growth protein snack segment with the launch of Doritos Protein.

Aqua Theon has secured a $13 million seed funding round, including $5 million directly invested into its marine plant-based drink brand, OoMee.

As the confectionery sector enters 2026, manufacturers face intensifying pressure to deliver greater product variety, cleaner labels and faster innovation without sacrificing efficiency or compliance.

Mars has unveiled a new enterprise-level philanthropic initiative, the Mars Impact Fund, committing $85 million between 2025 and 2027.

PepsiCo-owned Poppi will launch five new flavours in the UK, its first global rollout since the $1.95bn deal, testing US-style modern soda demand.

Figures released by charity Foodrise have revealed that beef and lamb received an estimated 580 times more common agricultural policy subsidies from the European Union than legumes in 2020.

Beyond Meat has expanded its recently launched range of functional beverages, Beyond Immerse, with the addition of four new flavours.