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M2 Ingredients, a vertically integrated functional mushroom grower based in California, US, is set to open its new M2 Center of Innovation next month – an advanced R&D lab designed to accelerate functional mushroom product development.

As 2025 nears its close, Pladis' head development chef, Robert Craggs, reflects on the priorities and key trends for snack producers to consider in the year ahead.

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

Soul Kitchen has unveiled a new line of single-serve, clean label soups designed specifically for modern workplaces, micro-markets and travel.

We speak to Mike Rudling, founder, CEO and CTO of Radix, about how he’s blending elite sports experience with advanced nutrition science and proprietary software to create functional foods designed for both performance and everyday health.

Meiji is set to launch a new line of functional yogurt products designed to address blood sugar management.

L-Nutra has launched the Prolon L bar – a plant-based protein bar formulated to support muscle health and healthy ageing as well as fuelling workouts.

Recent developments from the European Food Safety Authority threaten to complicate the path to market for CBD food and beverage brands.

Ahead of its demerger from Unilever, the Magnum Ice Cream Company has soft-launched its first innovation, Hydro: ICE, a kiwi and lemon-flavoured ice pop that glows in the dark.