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Blue Diamond Growers, an almond marketer and processor, has partnered with the Mike’s Hot Honey brand to introduce Hot Honey Almonds.

Coca-Cola will launch a new prebiotic soda brand, Simply Pop, in a bid to capture a share of the rapidly growing market for health beverages

Cargill has announced plans to permanently close its cocoa and chocolate facility in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, this summer.

Bob Kosek from Georgia's Department of Economic Development explores how the state turns its agricultural heritage into a global powerhouse.

Sweet protein start-up Oobli has partnered with global ingredients company Ingredion, as well as raising $18m in Series B1 funding.

Seven Sundays has launched Little Crispies, a sorghum-based cereal designed to meet the growing demand for healthier breakfast options.

Functional soda brand Olipop has successfully closed a $50m Series C funding round led by JP Morgan Private Capital’s Growth Equity Partners

Canned cocktail and spirits brand Cutwater has added a new limited-edition strawberry flavour to its RTD White Russian line.

Old El Paso is introducing a caramel-flavoured Dessert Taco Shells, collaborating with football stars JJ Watt and Jason Kelce.