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Capri Sun is introducing a new limited-edition product, Blood Moon Punch, to the US market this month, building on last year’s Moon Punch launch.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) has expanded its food processing and applied research capabilities through a $7 million state-supported modernisation initiative.

PepsiCo and The National Geographic Society have announced five new grants funding on-farm research to support practical advancements in regenerative agriculture.

Belgian ingredients supplier Purato says it will launch the first professional chocolate product made with cultured cocoa.

Arla Foods will invest around €300 million in a new cheese dairy in Götene, Sweden, marking the largest single investment in Swedish food production on record.

Unilever-owned instant noodle brand Pot Noodle has introduced a new Noodle Blocks line, featuring its four most popular flavours in a block format.

Old El Paso, a leading Mexican food brand, has introduced a Mexican Pizza Kit designed for at-home preparation in the US.

Maazah, a Minneapolis-based food company that produces globally inspired dips and sauces for retail and foodservice, has raised $2m in a seed financing round.

Tate & Lyle and bioalternatives scale-up platform Manus have launched Yume, a new sweetener brand designed to expand access to sugar-reduction solutions.

Bel Canada says it will invest $2.7m over five years to reduce GHG emissions from its Canadian milk supply, targeting a 30% cut.