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Nestlé has opened the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, aimed at developing sustainable food systems by delivering science-based solutions in agriculture.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia has opened a new equipment services and point-of-sale facility in Richlands, Queensland.

Bunge has announced the creation of a programme to support Brazilian farmers in the transition to low-carbon agriculture.

Athian, a cloud-based carbon marketplace for the livestock industry, has completed its seed funding round with investments from DSM and California Dairies.

The51 Food and AgTech General Partnership has announced the closing of $30m of its $50m fund to transform food and agriculture for global impact.

Impact technology company Divert has announced the groundbreaking of its integrated diversion and energy facility in Turlock, California.

Opinion: What is 'greenhushing' and how is it impacting the sustainability pledges made by the food and beverage industry?

Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to remove the plastic and foil sleeves from wine bottle necks, in a move to reduce unnecessary packaging.

Maple Hill Creamery, has received $20m in funding from the USDA to grow markets for sustainable, regenerative grass-fed organic dairy farming.

Stora Enso has introduced a new easy-peeling board material for vacuum skin packs for the use of fresh food packaging on recyclable paperboard trays.

Fonterra has announced plans to make further investments in its decarbonisation strategy, with two new projects underway.

Mars Incorporated has completed a $2.5bn bond offering as part of its efforts to tackle global environmental issues and fund eligible projects.