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SuanNutra, a Carbyne Equity Partners company, has agreed to acquire a portfolio of natural ingredients businesses from IFF.

The US Food and Drug Administration has announced that tests of an iceberg lettuce sample from supplier Taylor Farms produced a false positive result for Cyclospora, amid a five-state outbreak that has seen at least 94 people hospitalised.

Plant-based protein brand Aloha has expanded its snack portfolio with the launch of a limited-edition strawberry protein bar.

Ben & Jerry's has introduced a new limited-edition ice cream.

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

Splyt has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a limited-edition Banana Milk flavour.

US start-up Hopkind has launched a new range of premium functional non-alcoholic beers, combining traditional brewing with performance-focused ingredients to target the growing wellness and alcohol-free beverage markets. The company, which officially launched this week ahead of its first product release on 2 August, has developed two debut products – an IPA and a lager – formulated to support muscle recovery and hydration. Founded by executives with backgrounds at Jil Sander, Aldo and Fred...

US indoor farming company Hippo Harvest has raised $30 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate the commercialisation of its robotics-powered organic leafy greens business.

Clio Snacks has expanded its refrigerated snack portfolio with the launch of Clio Drizzled Greek Yogurt Bars, a new family-focused line combining Greek yogurt with fruit flavours and a chocolatey drizzle.