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In this instalment of Start-up of the Month we speak to Josh Hillier, co-founder of Bevi Drinks, an alcohol brand built with today's Gen Z consumers' 'pre-drinking' behaviours in mind.

Mentos has expanded its UK sharing bag portfolio with the launch of Sour Tones, a new range of sour-flavoured fruit chews.

Oxford-based agricultural biotechnology company Moa Technology has raised £22.2 million in a Series C financing round to advance its pipeline of herbicide technologies.

Kashi has expanded into the granola category with the launch of Kashi Gut Health Granola.

Poland is proposing to significantly increase its sugar tax and widen its scope to cover more beverages, concentrates and drink-form dietary supplements.

Hormel Foods has appointed John Ghingo as its new president and chief executive officer, with the leadership change set to take effect on 26 October.

Dairy cooperative Agropur has strengthened its management board with three senior appointments.

Kallø is expanding its snacking portfolio with the launch of Popped Corn Cakes.

Phytokana Ingredients, a Canadian supplier of pulse proteins and flour ingredients, has raised CAD 25 million (approx. $17.7 million) in financing to advance its planned plant protein processing facility.

UK children’s food brand Pip Organic has unveiled a duo of new snacking products in Waitrose stores.