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Adult beverage private equity firm InvestBev has announced a six-figure investment in clean energy drink brand Lucky Energy Drinks.

US organic açaí brand Sambazon has launched a new line of pre-topped frozen açaí and smoothie bowls, aimed at providing a more convenient option for consumers.

Flavoured malt beverage brand Seagram’s Escapes has partnered with sports entertainment group WWE to launch a co-branded product line, Seagram’s Escapes Spiked.

Bubbies Ice Cream has expanded its frozen novelty range with the launch of Mini Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, available in Key Lime Pie and Strawberry Shortcake flavours.

General Mills has announced that the regulatory review for the sale of its US yogurt business to Lactalis is complete and has been cleared.

Mondelēz International has filed a lawsuit against retail chain Aldi, alleging that the retailer has ‘blatantly’ copied the packaging designs for several of Mondelēz’s well-known cookie and cracker brands.

US-based food brand David has secured $75 million in a Series A funding round led by Greenoaks, with participation from Valor Equity Partners.

Sunsweet Growers has introduced PlumGood, a new juice beverage made from California-grown plums.

Ferrero-owned brand Keebler has partnered with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a new limited-edition cookie inspired by the upcoming Superman film.