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Nichols has acquired Irish functional vitamin beverage brand VitHit in a £64 million deal, aligning with its strategy to strengthen its portfolio by investing in differentiated soft drinks brands.

Michael J Skoler, CEO of Sokolove Law, explores how formulation expertise migrated from 'Big Tobacco' into the food industry, and why it is now central to a growing wave of litigation.

Lotus Bakeries has announced plans to invest at least €500 million in expanding global production capacity for its flagship Biscoff brand.

Meat giant JBS has partnered with Danantara Investment Management, an arm of Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, to establish a new joint venture that will manage JBS’ operations in Australia and New Zealand.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced Thermo Scientific InstaFlux, an integrated media-on-demand enrichment workflow aiming to help food microbiology laboratories simplify media preparation, improve productivity and enhance sample traceability.

US food-tech company Plantible Foods has received a USDA-backed loan from X-Caliber Rural Capital to significantly expand production of its plant-based Rubi Protein ingredient.

Pure Genius Protein has expanded its portfolio of high-protein nutrition shots with the launch of a new Pink Lemonade flavour.

Unifying Spirits has raised $2.238 million through a successful equity crowdfunding campaign.

Good Good has expanded its no-added-sugar preserves portfolio with the launch of a Mango Habanero Jam, combining sweet mango with chilli heat.

Grace Foods UK has expanded its Dunn's River seasonings portfolio with the launch of Jamaican Green Seasoning.