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Polysense, a Belgian technology start-up specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) for the food sector, has successfully raised €2 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative solutions aimed at reducing waste and improving efficiency in food production processes.

Treasury Wine Estates has opened a new in-house facility, backed by an AUD 15m (approx. $9.8m) investment, dedicated to ‘low and no’ alcohol wine production in the Barossa Valley, South Australia.

Arla Foods is investing €34.5 million in a new skyr production line in Linköping, Sweden, to meet rising demand for the high-protein product.

Cargill is investing nearly $90 million in automation and technology upgrades at its Fort Morgan, Colorado beef facility as part of its 'Factory of the Future' initiative.

Nordic Foodtech VC has announced the first closing of its second fund at €40m, with the final target size for the fund set at €80m. The...

Adult beverage private equity firm InvestBev has announced a six-figure investment in clean energy drink brand Lucky Energy Drinks.

Geary’s Bakery, the family-run business behind Jason’s Sourdough, has unveiled a new £36 million custom-built bakery in Leicester, UK, to meet the rising nationwide demand for artisanal bread.

US-based food brand David has secured $75 million in a Series A funding round led by Greenoaks, with participation from Valor Equity Partners.

Nestlé has announced a BRL 500 million (approx. $88.3 million) investment in Brazil through 2028 to expand its coffee production, grow its fleet of Nestlé Professional machines and accelerate innovation in response to changing consumer habits.

JBS USA has announced plans to invest $135 million to build a new sausage production facility in Perry, Iowa.

Arca Continental has opened a new distribution centre in Tonalá, Jalisco, following a MXN 1.4 billion (approx. $72.4 million) investment.

Final Boss Sour, a gaming-themed snack brand known for its healthier sour alternatives, has announced the successful completion of a $4 million Seed 2 funding round.