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Go Raw has expanded into the cracker aisle with the launch of its new Snacking Crisps, a whole-seed cracker designed to highlight ingredient transparency and simplicity.

Bel is strengthening its position in the better-for-you snacking category through the acquisition of Ingenuity Foods and its Brainiac and Little Brainiac brands.

Colorado Premium has acquired Old Hickory Smokehouse, expanding its portfolio of value-added protein products.

HI-CHEW is expanding its confectionery portfolio with the launch of the new HI-CHEW Lychee & Raspberry Stick.

Coca-Cola Consolidated is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Indiana with a $35 million investment.

Crystal Light is tapping into the booming #BookTok trend with the launch of three limited-edition drink flavours inspired by popular literary genres.

Green Boy Group has led an early-stage investment in Fudi Protein, a US-based start-up producing alt-protein ingredients from alfalfa.

ABF Ingredients has announced plans to purchase land in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, as part of a major expansion.

Aloha has introduced a limited-edition Key Lime Protein Bar as the plant-based snack brand looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for citrus flavours and clean-label nutrition products. Available exclusively through ALOHA’s website for a limited spring release, the new bar contains 14g of protein, 10g of fibre and four grams of sugar, while featuring a short ingredient list centred around real key lime, brown rice crisps and sunflower butter. According to the company, the bar delivers...