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UK coffee brand TrueStart Coffee has secured a Series A investment led by JamJar Investments, the consumer-focused investment firm behind Innocent Drinks.

The launch marks one of the first national gummy launches in the US to combine fruit flavours with chilli heat – a profile often referred to as 'swicy'.

Mondelēz International has appointed long-serving finance chief Luca Zaramella as chief operating officer in addition to his role as chief financial officer.

Shannon O’Shields, VP of Marketing at Rubix Foods, explores how sauces have gone from menu afterthoughts to drivers of flavour, craveability and growth.

Cultivated meat producer Upside Foods has been featured in a recent YouTube video by MrBeast, putting the alternative protein category in front of a global audience.

Heritable Agriculture has won a $5m Gates grant to develop AI-driven, climate-resilient crops for smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries.

Nature’s Path has launched Love Crunch Gluten Free Strawberry Cheesecake Granola, a new flavour inspired by the classic dessert.

Laird Superfood, a functional coffee and superfood brand, has launched Protein Coffee with real whey protein, marking its first foray into dairy-based products.

Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm launches IPO roadshow, targeting $764M valuation to expand amid rising demand for organic kids’ foods.

General Mills has announced the election of Joan Bottarini to its board of directors, effective 26 January 2026.