Food-tech company Phytolon has secured $23.6 million in Series B financing to accelerate the commercialisation of its fermentation-derived natural food colours in the US.

Heartland Food Products Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands.

General Mills’ Lärabar snack bar brand has expanded its offering to include Lärabar Protein, debuting in three flavour varieties.

ADM has announced the launch of eight new plant-based protein ingredients across North America and Europe.

Oishii has announced the first closing of a $150 million Series C financing round, supporting the scale of its indoor Smart Farm model as the company increases production.

Hippeas is expanding its better-for-you snacking portfolio with the launch of Protein Crunch, a new range of puffed snacks.

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.

Danone North America has confirmed plans to close its production facility in Bridgeton, New Jersey, US, which manufactures products under its dairy-free Silk and So Delicious brands.

ABF Ingredients has announced plans to purchase land in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, as part of a major expansion strategy designed to support the continued growth of its speciality ingredients business, Ohly, across North America.

Solar Foods has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering the production process of its protein ingredient Solein.

Banza has entered the traditional pasta category with the launch of its new Wheat Protein Pasta, combining semolina wheat with chickpeas.

Enifer has submitted a GRAS dossier for its Pekilo ingredient.