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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
Willie Nelson’s THC beverage brand raises $15 million to fuel US retail expansion
Willie’s Remedy+ has raised $15m in a funding round to support a US retail rollout, as THC-infused drinks gain traction with mainstream consumers.
Feb 9
Barry Callebaut to invest €250m in world’s largest chocolate plant in Belgium
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut will invest €250 million over several years to upgrade and future-proof its Wieze factory in Belgium.
Feb 9
M2 Ingredients launches Center of Innovation to accelerate functional mushroom R&D
M2 Ingredients, one of the largest vertically integrated functional mushroom grower and ingredient suppliers globally, has announced the launch of the M2 Center of Innovation.
Feb 5
Arla to invest over $60m expanding Bahrain dairy plant to boost MENA supply and exports
Arla will invest more than $60 million to expand its dairy manufacturing site in Bahrain, increasing production capacity by 30% as the co-op doubles down on growth and export.
Feb 5
ITS announces over £10m investment in major UK natural flavour manufacturing expansion
Independent flavour house ITS has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its UK operations with the development of one of the largest natural flavour manufacturing sites in the country.
Feb 3
Fonterra begins $45m butter plant expansion as it shifts to higher-value dairy products
The Clandeboye expansion, first announced in October 2025, will add a new butter line, increasing capacity and enabling the site to produce a range of butter formats.
Feb 3
Milliways raises $3m to accelerate US expansion of plastic-free chewing gum
Milliways, a UK-based plastic-free chewing gum brand, has secured $3m to expand its footprint in the US, underscoring growing investor confidence in sustainable, healthy confectionery.
Feb 2
Modern Milkman secures £10m investment to scale sustainable grocery delivery platform
Modern Milkman, the UK-based sustainable grocery delivery service, has secured a £10 million investment from Salica Investments.
Feb 2
Mö Foods raises €2.4m to scale oat-based cheese technology
Mö Foods has secured €2.4 million in a funding round led by Nordic Foodtech VC.
Jan 30
Astō backs Oats Overnight with $45m as breakfast brands chase repeat consumption
Investment firm Astō Consumer Partners has made a $45 million growth equity investment in US breakfast brand Oats Overnight.
Jan 30
TrueStart Coffee secures Series A investment led by JamJar
UK coffee brand TrueStart Coffee has secured a Series A investment led by JamJar Investments, the consumer-focused investment firm behind Innocent Drinks.
Jan 30
Heritable Agriculture wins $5m Gates grant to advance AI-driven climate-resilient crops
Heritable Agriculture has won a $5m Gates grant to develop AI-driven, climate-resilient crops for smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries.
Jan 29
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