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Plant-based meal shake brand Ka’Chava has added a new, limited-edition Chocolate Mint flavour to its line-up, available now through February in the US.

Smartek by Nektium aims to enhance the performance and application of botanicals in a range of supplements and functional food and beverage products.

Danone North America is tapping into the protein boom with the launch of Silk Protein, the latest addition to its plant-based drink portfolio.

Functional, non-alcoholic spirits brand Aplós has raised $5 million to support rapid expansion across the fast-growing alcohol alternative market.

Ingredion has partnered with Swiss biotech start-up Cosaic, aiming to enhance the taste and texture of animal-free foods and beverages using Cosaic’s yeast ingredient.

Herbalife, a global health and wellness company, has expanded its Liftoff energy supplement line with two new flavours – Cola and Ginger Beer.

Functional beverage brand Trip has reached a $300 million valuation after securing $40 million in new funding from a roster of celebrity investors and growth-stage capital partners.

US-based natural energy drink brand Gorgie has added a limited-edition seasonal flavour to its line-up: Cranberry Party Pop.

Ivanka Skrypnichenko, Tetra Pak’s global category manager, explains why there has never been a better time to invest in nutritional and functional beverages.