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Food-tech start-up Cosaic has announced a successful $6 million seed funding round, led by DSM-Firmenich’s investment arm, to accelerate scale-up of its yeast fermentation platform.

Swiss food-tech start-up Planetary has successfully raised around $28 million to support the growth of its global fermentation platform.

Swiss packaging solutions specialist Corvaglia Group has announced the appointment of Marcel Dissel as chief executive officer, as well as several leadership team changes.

Swiss food ingredient start-up Yeastup has officially opened its first industrial-scale production facility, marking a significant milestone in the commercialisation of brewer’s yeast-derived proteins and fibres.

Swiss dairy giant Emmi Group has strengthened its foothold in the premium dessert segment with its acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company.

Hochdorf, a Swiss-based producer of milk powder, baby food and nutritional supplements, has announced the appointment of Sandro Tichelli as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2026.

Bühler has opened a dedicated Puffing Application Centre at its facility in Uzwil, Switzerland, targeting food manufacturers developing puffed grain and pulse products at industrial scale.

Swiss high-purity oil and fat specialist Nutriswiss has opened a state-of-the-art sensory laboratory at its headquarters in Lyss.

After more than a decade, Hero Group’s CEO, Rob Versloot has announced his retirement, effective 31 May 2025. Christian Schierbaum, the company’s chief business officer, has been announced as successor and will assume the role on 1 June.