The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

British pork producer Pilgrim's UK has announced plans to invest over £10 million into sustainability projects over the next year.

IFF has invested $15.8m in three of its innovation centres in Latin America – located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Bogota, Colombia and Santiago, Chile.

US non-alcoholic aperitif company, De Soi, has raised $4m in a seed funding round led by Willow Growth, to expand its retail footprint.

Meati Foods, a provider of plant-based meats made from mushroom root, has raised $150m as it looks to strengthen its position in the US market.

Canadian food company Fieldless Farms has raised CAD 17.5 million (approx. $13.4 million) in a Series A funding round led by Forage Capital Partners.

Oatbox has raised CAD 7 million (approx. $5.4 million) to support the production and development of Canadian organic oat milk.

US-based cookie company, Last Crumb, has closed a $3 million seed funding round as it looks to strengthen its position in the luxury goods market.

Spirits group, Spearhead, has raised $3m in funding to accelerate its international reach and introduce new products to the market.

Plant-based protein manufacturer, Tmrw Foods, has raised CAD 2m during its latest financing round as it looks to accelerate rapid growth in the US.

Singaporean robotics firm Ross Digital has secured SGD $4.2 million in a Series A funding round led by food conglomerate Fraser and Neave.

BrewDog has commissioned a £12m green gas plant at its headquarters in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, in a move to reduce carbon emissions.

Cirkul, a beverage company known for developing patented flavour cartridges, has raised $70 million in its latest funding round.