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US iced tea franchise HTeaO has debuted a new range of tea-based energy shots, available in four flavours across all its locations.

Unilever has announced that a project to reduce carbon emissions at its ice cream business' four US factories has been selected by the US Department of Energy for award negotiations of up to $20.9m.

Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) has announced its decision to discontinue operations at its US bakery by mid-April.

Anheuser-Busch InBev, whose Bud Light sales have declined in the US, will make hundreds of corporate staff in the country redundant, according to Reuters.

Dr. Schär USA has introduced soy-free formulations of its Artisan Baker Bread line in response to the increasing demand for allergen-friendly options.

Spirit of Gallo says it will acquire Fishers Island Lemonade, a US-based beverage brand serving craft lemonade canned cocktails.

US-based brand Jimmy Dean has expanded its breakfast portfolio with new Breakfast Nuggets and Skillets varieties.

US-based aqua-tech company NaturalShrimp has signed a letter of intent to acquire the aquaculture assets of Hydrenesis Aquaculture.

Pepsi has launched three new flavoured variants in the US, as the uptake of sophisticated flavours in the cola category continues.