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Ishida Europe has appointed Takayo Motegi as its new managing director, succeeding Dave Tiso.

In this instalment of Start-up of the Month we speak to Evie Kemp, founder, physician and research director of Haskapa, a UK-based, science-led nutrition company built around the haskap berry.

Flavourfresh has launched a new premium tomato range in Asda stores, introducing exclusive Tomalina varieties packaged in paper-based punnets developed by packaging specialist Paranova.

The UK government has unveiled plans to strengthen regulations aimed at preventing products linked to illegal deforestation from entering British supply chains.

Protein Pints has expanded beyond ice cream tubs with the launch of Protein Pops, a new line of high-protein ice cream bars. The launch marks the brand’s first move into the frozen novelty category, two years after its retail debut. Protein Pops are available in four varieties: Caramel Crunch, Vanilla Crunch, Peanut Butter Crunch and Mint Crunch. Each bar contains 10g of complete protein, 180-190 calories and at least 75% less sugar than traditional ice cream, according to the company. The...

Suntory Beverage & Food (SBF) GB&I has invested £14.5 million in a new blackcurrant processing facility in Herefordshire, as part of efforts to strengthen its UK supply chain for Ribena production.

Döhler has acquired UK-based food technology company Nukoko, strengthening its position in the rapidly emerging cocoa-free chocolate alternatives market.

PepsiCo Foods is extending its Simply NKD portfolio with the launch of Doritos Dinamita Simply NKD Chile Limón.

Brevel is extending its illuminated fermentation technology into the plant cell culture sector through a new collaboration with coffee cell-culture specialist Coffeesai.

Tango is expanding its permanent soft drinks range with the launch of Tango Strawberry, as the brand looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for strawberry-flavoured carbonates.