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The German government has published its new High-Tech Agenda including a Roadmap for Biotechnology, with a focus on accelerating alternative protein innovation.

Raisio has revealed that its current chief executive officer, Pasi Flinkman, is leaving the group to pursue a new role with a different company.

Biospringer by Lesaffre, a global player in the food fermentation space, has agreed to acquire selected intellectual property and technology of bacteria fermentation specialist PTX Food.

Kerry Dairy Ireland has officially rebranded as Kinisla, unveiling a €300 million investment programme designed to accelerate growth and expand innovation.

Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) has announced a restructuring of its management team, along with two new appointments.

Vertical farming company Oishii has announced the first closing of a $150 million Series C financing round, supporting the scale of its indoor Smart Farm model as the company increases production.

Ajinomoto Foods North America has announced the appointment of Dave Gardner as president and chief executive officer, succeeding Hiroshi Kaho.

US President Donald Trump has removed tariffs on all whisky imports from the UK, giving a welcome boost to distillers in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The Italian competition authority has issued a €23.3 million fine to three leading private label savoury snack manufacturers in the country, finding that they breached competition laws.

According to reporting by the Financial Times, private equity firm KKR is exploring a sale of Flora Food Group, with a potential valuation of up to $10 billion.

This month, we speak to Happy Plant Protein. The Finnish food-tech company's patented technology produces tailor-made plant protein ingredients for use across a wide range of food and beverage applications.

Nestlé has agreed to sell its Blue Bottle Coffee business to private equity firm Centurium Capital, signalling the latest step in the food giant’s ongoing portfolio reshaping.