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According to Reuters, four trading sources have reported that major cocoa plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana have halted or cut processing due to financial constraints in buying beans, potentially causing a significant increase in chocolate prices globally.

The Bezos Earth Fund has invested $60m in establishing the Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein, part of its $1bn commitment to food transformation.

The system, showcased for the first time at this year's Anuga FoodTec event, promises to enhance efficiency and quality control in liquid processing.

Müller has revealed plans to close two of its Landliebe production sites in Heilbronn and Schefflenz, Germany, by summer 2026.

Emerson has unveiled the Rosemount 3490 Controller, tailored for level and flow measurement tasks in water and wastewater applications.

Abu Dhabi-based company Novel Foods Group has announced plans to build a new $500m biotech production hub in the United Arab Emirates.

Primient, a plant-based food and industrial ingredient producer, has announced a capital investment exceeding $700m across its operational footprint.

In a step towards its carbon reduction goals, Arla Foods Ingredients has announced plans to construct an electric heat pump at its Denmark processing plant.

Asahi UK has revealed plans to close its Meantime site and bring the production of all its local beer brands together at the Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, London.

Nestlé Australia has announced an AUD 32m investment in its factory in Smithtown, Australia, to support increased production capacity for its Milo brand.

Lancashire, UK-based fourth-gen family cheesemaker Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses has acquired Hampshire Cheese Company for an undisclosed sum.

In this interview, Angel Yeast explores the global protein crisis and highlights yeast protein as a sustainable and functional solution.