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AgroSpheres, a company developing the next generation of environmentally-friendly crop protection products, has raised £22m in a Series B funding round.

Valio has announced the completion of what it has termed its “biggest energy-efficiency investment” at the Lapinlahti factory in Finland.

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has partnered with Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey to announce the return of its Boozy Eggnog ice cream flavour.

In addition to the investment, Mondelēz is calling for sector-wide collaboration to help address current environmental and social challenges.

The system features a heat pump that will use residual energy from the factory's cold production plant to heat water for manufacturing and AC.

Sidel, a provider of equipment, services and solutions for packaging, has opened a new hub dedicated to PET recycling in France.

The Compleat Food Group-owned brand Unearthed has expanded its frozen dessert range with the launch of a giant version of the popular Spanish churro snack.

Soli Organic has raised approximately $125m in a Series D funding round led by investment firms CDPQ and Movendo Capital.

British chocolate brand Love Cocoa has launched limited-edition cheese and chocolate truffles ahead of Christmas time.

Stellar Pizza, a mobile pizza restaurant powered by robots, has secured $16.5m in a funding round led by venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partners.

Path, a US-based sustainable bottled water brand, has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Altos Ventures.

Mondelēz-owned brand Grenade has announced the launch of a new range of protein flapjacks in the UK.