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Glass manufacturer Vetropack Group is investing over CHF 400m (approximately $417.6m) in a new facility located in Italy.

UK flour producer Matthews Cotswold Flour has launched a new range of bread mixes.

Soft Robotics has raised $26m in an initial Series C funding round to expand the deployment of its mGripAI robotic picking solutions.

Dairy company Vinamilk has announced it will expand its production capacity over the next few years with two construction projects.

Pernod Ricard has invested $22m in its first-ever ready-to-drink canning line, located at its Fort Smith plant in Arkansas.

Kitchen appliance brand Cyetus has launched a new espresso machine, aiming to deliver a "cafe-grade brewing experience into homes".

Acquion Food Tech, a new collagen and gelatin production venture led by André Albuquerque, is beginning operations this month.

Container farms manufacturer, Freight Farms, has raised $17.5m in Series B3 funding to support its vertical hydroponic farms.

Gut health food brand Bio&Me, created by The Gut Health Doctor, has secured a £1.6m investment to support further growth.

Colorado-based snack brand, Bobo’s, has launched a new wind-powered production facility in Loveland for its bars, bites and toaster pastries.

The Canadian government has announced an investment of over CAD 2.4m ($1.8m approx.) in P&P Optica (PPO) through the AgriInnovate programme.

The company secured £11m, which will be used to accelerate its mission to become a leading provider of animal cell lines for cell-based meat production.