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Swedish biotech start-up Melt&Marble has raised €7.3 million in Series A funding, to scale production of its precision-fermented ‘designer fat’ ingredients.

Proof Drinks has strengthened its growing drinks portfolio with the addition of The Artisan Drinks Company.

Mrs Crimble’s has launched its new Lemon French Madeleines, further enhancing its successful line of French-inspired baked goods.

Snax-Sational Brands has partnered with Chiquita, the world’s most recognisable banana brand, to debut Chiquita Plantain Chips, a new five-flavour lineup crafted to tap into the fast-growing demand for globally inspired, better-for-you snacks.

The investment aims to deliver comprehensive co-manufacturing and warehousing solutions for both multinational brands and local retailers.

As the UK intensifies its focus on reducing high-sugar beverages, Air Up is stepping into the spotlight with its new Shaky Shakes flavour range.

Kroger has announced it will pay $350 million to Ocado Group following the closure of three automated warehouses that were part of their partnership.

Renee Leber, manager for food science and technical services at the Institute for Food Technologies explores innovative methods and ingredients to reduce sugar content in candy, chocolate and confections.

Johan Cerstiaens, commercial director at SVZ, talks to FoodBev about how education on the importance of fruit and vegetables is vital in filling the nation’s nutrition gap.

General Mills has launched a new Dark Chocolate variant of its Reese’s Puffs cereal, marking the first major flavour expansion since the brand’s 1994 debut.