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PepsiCo has opened an automated warehouse worth $33.5 million at its snacks factory in Popești-Leordeni, Romania.

Anheuser-Busch has announced a new $7 million investment in its Fairfield brewery in California, US.

French spirits giant Pernod Ricard has established a new global brand company, called North American Distillers (NADL)

US non-alcoholic brewery Athletic Brewing Company has raised $50m in an equity financing round led by General Atlantic.

Arla Foods has invested around DKK 200m in its Esbjerg Dairy Center in Denmark, to support the growth of its milk-based beverage segment.

Smithfield Foods has announced the closure of its ham boning facility in Altoona, Iowa, US.

Sainsbury’s has invested in new AI veterinary technology used to measure and enhance positive animal welfare on dairy farms.

Vytal, a developer of software-enabled reusable packaging soutions, has raised more than €6 million in a recent growth financing round.

Diageo has announced the sale of its fruit-flavoured liqueur brand, Safari, to Casa Redondo, a Portuguese beverage-alcohol company.

Hero Bread, a Californian start-up producing better-for-you baked goods, has raised $21 million in a new financing round to accelerate...

Vitaflo, a subsidiary of Nestlé Health Science, has announced plans to expand its factory in Rosbach vor der Höhe, Frankfurt, Germany.

Müller UK & Ireland is inviting applications for the third cohort of its Next Generation initiative, as it bolsters supply chain resilience.