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Diageo has announced a £5 million investment over the next five years to restore up to 3,000 hectares of degraded peatland across Scotland.

Döhler has partnered with US nutraceutical manufacturer VitaWorks, aiming to expand innovation across North America’s health and functional nutrition industry.

Coffee Mate is expanding its Harry Potter-inspired line with the launch of new Butterbeer-flavoured creamers and cold foam.

Oatly has launched Oatly Baristamatic, a newly developed oat drink created specifically for automated coffee machines.

British butter brand All Things Butter has expanded its range with the launch of Brandy Butter, a new festive variant.

From coffee to chocolate, frozen desserts and even garlic dip, this year’s advent calendars show how brands are mixing indulgence with creativity to bring something new – and a little fun – to the festive countdown.

Heineken Studio, Heineken’s innovation hub, has launched a limited-edition brew in collaboration with French interior designer Axel Chay.

Vimto owner Nichols has announced the appointment of Matthew Rothwell as its new chief financial officer.

Storck USA has added a new festive twist to its line-up of Werther’s Original, with a limited-edition gingerbread-flavoured soft caramel, available across the US this month.

After three years of field trials across 20 demonstration sites, the EU-funded ClieNFarms project has shown that climate-neutral farming is achievable through systemic, nature-based innovation.