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Cazcabel Tequila is to open a $37m distillery in Mexico’s Los Altos region in 2023, run by renowned agave farmers and tequila producers, the Vazquez family.

Fonterra has partnered with US energy storage company, PolyJoule, to trial an industrial-scale organic battery at its Waitoa UHT site in New Zealand.

US Department of Agriculture plans to invest up to $2.8 billion in funding under the first pool of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.

British agricultural technology company Innovation Agri-Tech has launched the GrowFrame 360, an aeroponic precision growing technology.

CSM Ingredients has formalised a strategic partnership with enzyme technology company Allozymes, as it looks to enhance its portfolio of offerings.

Marks and Spencer have launched a new ‘Veggie’ range with 14 meat-free meal choices as demand for vegetarian options grows.

Insect producer Innovafeed has announced it has raised $250m in a funding round that included investment from ADM and Cargill.

Ball Corporation has partnered with water bottling technology business, Boomerang Water, to offer consumers a sustainable way to stay hydrated.

Matriark Foods, an upcycled foods company has launched a carbon neutral, climate-friendly pasta sauce, in what the company claims is a world first.

AM Labels has added two new materials to its portfolio; sugar cane and grass paper labels, meeting consumer demand for sustainable labelling solutions.

Arla and Eurowind Energy have entered into a ten-year PPA that will help ensure Arla reaches its target of 100% green electricity in Denmark by 2025.

Microbial protein company MicroHarvest has secured €8.5m in a funding round led by Astanor Ventures and Happiness Capital.