Canadian food-tech start-up Relocalize has closed a CAD 5.8 million (approx. $4.26 million) seed funding The investment will speed up the development and deployment of Relocalize's technology platform and establish The company intends to double its engineering team in the coming months to meet high demand from retailers We'll be moving quickly to scale up deployments of our first-to-world micro-factories with grocery retailers

Candy Can’s previous Sour Apple SKU, bringing an updated and intensified recipe that heightens the tart

The Spicy Rancheroni pizza is rolling out this month (March 2025) exclusively at Kroger stores for an

Itsu’s new ‘Restaurant’Ramen’ range will join Tesco’s stir-fry fixture this month, alongside the Asian-inspired

UK protein brand Protein Works has launched a new chilli and mango protein shake, a limited-edition flavour available as part of its Vegan Wondershake range. The sweet and spicy flavour is the result of a competition carried out by Protein Works, in which over 1,400 members of the public submitted their favourite ‘weird and wonderful, guilty pleasure’ flavour combinations. Protein Works said chilli and mango was the ‘clear winner’ among other favourites including feta and watermelon, pickle and chocolate, and ice cream and olive oil. The limited-edition flavour is claimed to be the ‘world’s hottest protein shake,’ offering a sweet flavour that leaves a hint of spice as an aftertaste. Kyle Crowley, nutrition expert at Protein Works, explained that while chilli may not be a common choice for a protein shake flavour, research shows there are health benefits to eating the spice. “Capsaicin, a component of chilli peppers, contains antioxidants which can help reduce the risk of illness and disease,” Crowley said. “Studies have also found chilli has anti-inflammatory properties, which has a number of benefits including boosting mental health.” “Our vegan protein contains pumpkin seed protein which is packed with valuable nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium and zinc. The shake's spicy element can help stimulate gastric juices, promoting food digestion and nutrient absorption in the stomach, making it easier for your body to absorb the nutrients in your protein shake.” The unique flavour is available in the Vegan Wondershake formula for £26.49 per 30 shakes.

Flagstone Foods, a manufacturer and distributor of private-label snack nuts and trail mixes in North America, has acquired Emerald Nuts from Campbell Soup Company. Spanning almost 20 years, Emerald is known for items such as assorted glazed nut products and grab-and-go 100-calorie packs. The acquisition adds one of the “leading snack nut brands in the US" to Flagstone’s portfolio. Flagstone operates three plants in the US, located in Robersonville, North Carolina, El Paso, Texas and Dothan, Alabama. The company processes, packages and distributes nuts, trail mixes, and other snacks to premier retail customers nationwide. Atlas Holdings acquired Flagstone in 2019, and at the end of 2022, Harry Overly was hired as Flagstone's CEO to support the company’s growth. Overly said: "Adding Emerald Nuts to our portfolio establishes a new avenue for Flagstone to service our customers with innovative snack products and unites two industry leaders with a shared commitment to the highest levels of product quality and innovation. Our Flagstone team is excited to welcome Emerald as a transformative acquisition to our portfolio, and we're looking forward to continuing to drive growth for both Flagstone and our retail partners." Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

India-based wellbeing brand What’s Up Wellness has raised equity funding of INR 14.40 crore (approx. It also saw participation from some of What’s Up Wellness’ existing angel investors. What’s Up Wellness offers various types of gummy supplements to make wellness “fun and easy," including Sayantani Mandal and Vaibhav Makhija, co-founders of What’s Up Wellness, said: “We are delighted and We are excited to be early supporters of What’s Up Wellness in their next growth phase.”

Protein's parent company, said: "Over the past few years, the Pure Protein team has really stepped up

Supported by new and existing investors, the round is expected to close this month. Capital raised from the funding will accelerate scale-up of Clean Food Group’s technology platform while

Harvest Snaps has introduced a new bag-in-bag offering with a new product featured in the line-up. Crunchy Loops Sour Cream & Onion makes its debut in the line-up. Calbee America, said: "Whether you're packing your child's lunch or looking for a plant-based pick-me-up

US snacks were one driver, with sales up 14%.

McCormick & Company-owned mustard brand, French's, has teamed up with Mars Wrigley to launch a mustard-flavoured "That's why we've teamed up with French's to create the first-of-its-kind Skittles that combines their