The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

Divert, a company focused on circular economy solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with United States Cold Storage (USCS) aimed at transforming unsold and non-donatable food and beverage products into renewable energy and soil amendments.

Ozzi, a new wellness brand based in the US, has introduced a natural drink designed to provide an alternative to GLP-1 medications, formulated to support evening appetite control.

Meridian Biotech has announced plans to construct a $40 million facility in Franklin County, Kentucky, aimed at converting spent grains from the Buffalo Trace Distillery into multifunctional alternative proteins.

Cellucor has launched two new products flavoured with the iconic Jolly Rancher candy: the Cor-Performance Flavored Creatine in Green Apple and Cherry.

US President Donald Trump says that Coca-Cola has agreed to replace high-fructose corn syrup with real cane sugar in its soda beverages sold in the country.

US-based hummus brand Little Sesame has successfully closed an $8.5m Series A funding round, led by InvestEco Capital.

Neuro Gum, a player in the functional gum and mints market, has unveiled a limited-edition Strawberry Cake-flavoured mint in collaboration with brand ambassador and investor Steve Aoki.

Insignia International has promoted its chief sales officer, Jason Parasco, to CEO as the company seeks to capitalise on the growing popularity of Hispanic cuisine in the US market.

Plant-based specialised nutrition brand Kate Farms has unveiled a new high-protein nutrition shake, designed to ‘nourish people in the midst of change,’ such as those using GLP-1 medications.