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Heineken Costa Rica has signed an agreement to acquire RainForest Water, a Costa Rican premium artesian water brand, through its subsidiary Distribuidora La Florida.

UK plant-based gut health brand Biomel has expanded its portfolio with a new line of Love Your Gut protein drinks.

Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) has expanded its Maryland S'wich range through a new collaboration with Terry's Chocolate.

Chuck Studios' Adrian Teixeira-Porrescas explores the shift from 'craveability' to credibility, and why brands increasingly need to give consumers permission as well as pleasure.

McCain Foods has launched a new grower pilot programme with agricultural intelligence company Ceres AI.

Kellogg's has expanded its Crunchy Nut Crunchies portfolio with the launch of Crunchy Nut Crunchies Caramelised Biscuit Flavour.

The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation has announced that it will suspend operations at the end of this year unless it wins a favourable court ruling, after The Magnum Ice Cream Company allegedly evicted the charity from its offices and cut its funding.

US dairy brand Breakstone’s has expanded its cottage cheese portfolio with the launch of single-serve snack cups containing 17g of protein per serving.

The South African Competition Commission has recommended approval of Coca-Cola HBC AG’s proposed acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa.

BrewDog co-founder and former CEO James Watt has formally submitted an offer to acquire the craft beer business from Tilray Brands through his new venture Second Best.