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The investment marks the largest of its kind globally aimed at modernising sectors such as poultry, beef, pork and pre-cooked foods.

The collaboration aims to address critical challenges within the food supply chain while promoting sustainability and resilience in food systems.

Perfat Technologies, a Finnish deep-tech startup, has secured €2.5 million in Series A financing to advance its innovative fat alternatives.

The Kraft Heinz Company has announced a significant enhancement to its European tomato supply chain with the launch of a new processing facility in Portugal.

Momo Kombucha, a B Corp-certified brand known for its small-batch, artisan kombucha, has successfully raised £2m in its largest funding round to date.

JPL Flavours, the UK's only flavourist-owned flavour house, has officially opened the doors to its new headquarters in Bromborough, Wirral, marking a milestone in the company's growth trajectory.

Red Bull, Rauch and Ball Corp are set to break ground on a $1.5bn manufacturing and distribution campus at the former Philip Morris site in North Carolina.

Biotech company NoPalm Ingredients has partnered with Nizo Food Research to establish the first demonstration factory dedicated to the production of sustainable yeast oils.

Xampla, a UK-based start-up developing plastic alternative materials made from plants, has received $14 million in private capital.

The European Union (EU) has invested €2.2 million into a project to encourage the growth and adoption of plant-based food across Europe.

In a bold move signalling potential upheaval within PepsiCo, Elliott Management has disclosed a substantial $4 billion investment in the beverage and snack giant.

Taaleri Bioindustry – a bioeconomy growth investor under the Finnish Taaleri Group investment firm – has injected €10 million into plant-based dairy alternative manufacturer Finnish Food Factory.