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Viee, a producer of plant-based drinks, has received an investment from consumer-focused firm L Catterton.

Through its Swiss affiliate Danstar Ferment dairy culture specialist Lallemand has completed an equity investment in Livzym Biotechnologies.

Leaf, a unified farm data API and data processing platform, has raised $11.3 million in a Series A funding round led by Spero Ventures.

Campden BRI has opened a new dedicated wine laboratory and tasting centre in Guildford, UK.

Boundless has successfully completed a £1.5m investment round to support the growth of its gut-friendly snacking range.

Superfruit company Agrovision has successfully raised $100 million in equity financing, achieving a valuation exceeding $1 billion.

Blue Tree Technologies has raised $2.26 million in a funding round led by OurCrowd, with additional investment from Sucden Ventures.

Milcobel has announced plans to sell its subsidiary ice cream producer Ysco to Davidson Kempner Capital Management.

Oats Overnight, a brand specialising in high-protein, spoon-free oatmeal, has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round.

JBS is set to significantly expand its production capacity in Saudi Arabia with the opening of a new manufactory facility in November 2024.

PepsiCo Foods North America has unveiled its Planting Pathways Initiative, aimed at enhancing opportunities within the agricultural sector.

Danone has announced a multi-year collaboration with Microsoft to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations.