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Chamberlain Coffee, a coffee business created by YouTube star Emma Chamberlain, has raised $7m in a Series A funding round.

Valeo Foods-owned brand Fox's Glacier has announced the launch of a new range of HFSS-compliant sugar-free sweets.

McDonald's and McCain have joined forces to launch the Future of Potato Farming Fund to help improve soil health using regenerative farming practices.

Nestlé has launched two Little Steps multigrain cereals for babies and toddlers in the UK, under its SMA Nutrition range.

Little Moons has added a new flavour to its mochi ice cream portfolio, Golden Blond Chocolate, as it aims to meet the rising demand for blond chocolate.

US fresh food technology provider, Afresh, has raised $115m in a Series B funding round led by venture capital business, Spark Capital.

British pork producer Pilgrim's UK has announced plans to invest over £10 million into sustainability projects over the next year.

IFF has invested $15.8m in three of its innovation centres in Latin America – located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Bogota, Colombia and Santiago, Chile.

US non-alcoholic aperitif company, De Soi, has raised $4m in a seed funding round led by Willow Growth, to expand its retail footprint.

Plant-based food producer Bandit, formerly known as Conscious Cultures Creamery, has raised $1.5m in a seed funding round.

Meati Foods, a provider of plant-based meats made from mushroom root, has raised $150m as it looks to strengthen its position in the US market.

Canadian food company Fieldless Farms has raised CAD 17.5 million (approx. $13.4 million) in a Series A funding round led by Forage Capital Partners.