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Crisp Power Protein Pretzels has invested $15 million in a new production facility in Stafford, Texas, marking a significant expansion of its US operations as the high-protein snack brand seeks to meet growing consumer and retailer demand.

The IFT's Global Food Traceability Center has secured a grant from the Moore Foundation.

The Ryl Company, maker of the rapidly growing ready-to-drink iced tea brand Ryl Tea, has closed a $20 million Series C financing round.

Cargill has announced a €56 million investment programme to expand its edible oils, gourmet chocolate and R&D capabilities across Belgium.

Nomad Foods has announced a £2.2 million investment in a new potato waffle production line at its Lowerstoft facility.

Lune & Wild has secured £2 million in Series A funding to scale production, accelerate retail expansion and strengthen its position in the premium children’s nutrition market.

Food allergy charity Natasha’s Foundation has today announced the launch of Natasha’s Prize, a £10 million investment into global research to ‘create a future without food allergy’.

Raisio has secured €1.8 million in funding from Finnish innovation agency Business Finland to support a four-year research project aimed at developing functional fibre ingredients from grain processing side streams.

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

Aldi has announced plans to commit more than £5 billion to long-term supplier agreements with British farmers and food producers.

The Melitta Group has announced plans to invest more than €100 million into its coffee production site in Bremen, Germany, as part of its long-term growth and internationalisation strategy.

The DMK Group has officially commissioned a new lactoferrin production facility at its Altentreptow site.