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Food-tech start-up AKA Foods has secured $17.2 million in seed funding to support the launch of AKA Studio, an AI platform designed to enable food companies to innovate more efficiently and affordably.

Synergy Flavours has introduced an astringency masking solution, designed to enhance taste and texture in high-protein dairy products.

A series of three new research papers describe how the overconsumption of ultra-processed foods has created an ‘urgent health challenge,’ and call on the food industry to act.

Premier Foods has announced a major £36 million investment to upgrade and expand its manufacturing facility in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, UK, marking the company’s largest site investment in more than 15 years.

Radnor Hills has introduced Radnor Hydrate, following last week’s launch of its carbonated drink range, Radnor Spring.

In the UK, Reese’s has announced an expanded seasonal range for Christmas 2025, featuring both classic favourites and innovative new products.

The English Cheesecake Company is strengthening its presence in the retail frozen desserts category with the launch of two new flavours – Rhubarb & Custard Frozen Bites and Sweet n Salty Sharing Cheesecake

Barilla has unveiled its Barilla Innovation & Technology Experience, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance the company’s food innovation capabilities.

In the UK, oat milk brand Oatly has unveiled its latest offerings: a new range of ready-to-drink iced coffees designed for the growing grab-and-go market.

Swiss non-governmental organisation Public Eye has accused Nestlé of maintaining a double standard regarding the sugar content in its infant cereals sold in Africa.