RT @MandSnews: 'M&S Food launches new health-focused ranges for 2025'. Read more 👉 @FoodBev .#NotJustAnyNews.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given Carlsberg the green light to proceed with its £3.3bn (approx. $4.2bn) acquisition of Britvic.

⬇️🍸 As no- and low-alcohol drinks become a staple in modern lifestyles, the category is evolving beyond simple substitutes to offer a spectrum of complex, high-quality options. Heidi Dillon, CEO of Distill Ventures, explores:

✨ Start-up of the month: Amulet. We speak to Abi Barnes, Founder and CEO of Amulet, a company that has created a fast and portable food allergen and ingredient sensor, designed to empower consumers to test their food while on the go.

🆕 KBF Enterprises-owned sports nutrition brand Warrior has released its new Creatine protein bars in the UK.

🍺 BrauBeviale 2024, attracted more than 850 exhibitors and 30,000+ visitors eager to experience the latest in beverage innovation. FoodBev Media's Jesús Luna-López explores how the latest innovations are evolving with the sector.

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🔔 Taco Bell has launched its first-ever Live Más Café, a new concept developed in collaboration with Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the brand’s largest franchisees.

❄️🧀 With the festive season fast approaching, cheese is once again taking centre stage. Discover how brands are balancing convenience, innovation, sustainability and taste to meet evolving preferences. Explore the latest spread of cheese innovations.

🎄 Opinion: Pigs in blankets to plant-based feasts - Festive meat trends shaping winter 2024. As the winter season approaches, the evolving landscape of festive food trends reveals a balance of tradition and innovation.

🍅 Heinz has partnered with UK start-up Lean Kitchen Network (LKN) to launch a new range of on-the-go ‘Heinz Brekkie’ breakfast meals.

🎙️ American podcaster Alex Cooper has announced the launch of Unwell Hydration, a new drink line designed to support wellness in everyday life.

📦 The highly anticipated AmericaPack Summit 2025, scheduled for 24-25 February at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, is set to deliver groundbreaking insights into the future of packaging innovation and sustainability.

🆕 Danone-owned brand STōK has introduced a new line of ready-to-drink decaffeinated cold brew coffee in the US.

As consumers demand more transparency and traceability from the food that they are eating, the EU’s schemes can provide producers with the reassurance that the ingredients they are sourcing are produced to the highest of quality.

🍅 ‘Italian’ tomato purees sold by various UK supermarkets appear to contain tomatoes grown and picked in China using forced labour, according to a report by the BBC.

With LifyWheat and Vegesense, two of their newest innovations, Limagrain Ingredients push the limits of what ingredients can offer. 🚀 LifyWheat: Boost the power of your products’ appeal.🌱 Vegesense: Unlock the potential of your plant-based offerings.

🍫 Lir Chocolates has expanded its offering under the Baileys brand with the launch of a new Baileys Choc-Tails collection.

🎙️ In our latest podcast, we explore the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of food production with CEO & co-founder of Steakholder Foods, Arik Kaufman. @stkhfoods is making waves with their industrial-scale 3D-printing technology.

At this year’s Fi Europe, ADM explored what’s driving evolving nutrition demands. Sian Yates had the opportunity to speak with Divya Mohan, who highlighted the critical health considerations for weight management products.