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Researchers at Chulalongkorn University, in Bangkok, Thailand, have transformed coconut jelly biowaste into valuable food ingredients.

Heritage Distilling Company has announced the acquisition of Thinking Tree Spirits, a distillery based in Eugene, Oregon, US.

Dairy company Valio has announced the launch of 'Food 2.0,' an extensive research, development and innovation project within Finland.

British vertical farming business Jones Food Company has opened its second vertical farm, JFC2, in Gloucestershire, UK.

O-I Glass (O-I) has introduced into the French market a new lightweight glass wine bottle with an eco-friendly production process.

US foodtech company Benson Hill has divested its Creston, Iowa, soy processing business to White River Soy Processing (WSRP) for $72m.

Cargill and Enough are expanding their partnership to further develop nutritious and sustainable alternative meat and dairy solutions.

Cargill is introducing a sustainable agriculture programme to help Australian canola growers connect with new and emerging markets.

Dried fruit snacks brand Rind Snacks has announced the acquisition of US granola manufacturer Small Batch Organics or an undisclosed sum.

Ofi and Commodity Centre Group have partnered to create a cocoa bean warehouse terminal using green energy at the Port of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Germany-based water filtration specialist, Brita, has announced its acquisition of Larq, an innovative hydration company based in North America.

Fresh Direct, a supplier of fresh produce for foodservice, has unveiled its latest innovation aimed at tackling food waste: Watermelon Rind Chutney.