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Belgian dairy companies Vache Bleue Group and Flanders Food Production (FFP) have merged to form the European Dairy Company.

Mérieux NutriSciences has entered into an agreement to acquire the food testing business of Bureau Veritas for €360 million.

DSM-Firmenich has completed the sale of its yeast extract business to Lesaffre for an undisclosed sum.

French precision-fermented protein start-up Standing Ovation has raised €3.75 million in a Series A+ funding round.

Nestlé Waters has agreed to pay a €2m fine following a settlement regarding illegal water drilling and treatment practices in France.

The Bonduelle Group has revealed plans to offload its packaged salad businesses in France and Germany.

Roquette has expanded its texturizing solutions range with the launch of four new tapioca-based cook-up starches.

Emmi has entered into an agreement for the potential acquisition of French dessert firm Mademoiselle Desserts, for a total value of €900m.

Carlsberg, via its French subsidiary Brasseries Kronenbourg, has purchased a minority stake in Brasserie du Pays Flamand.