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Valio will start change negotiations affecting its Finnish headquarters’ functions, technical services, maintenance and factory services.

US ingredients company Elo Life Systems has secured $20.5m in an oversubscribed Series A2 financing round jointly led by DCVC Bio and Novo Holdings.

German confectionery manufacturer Boettger Gruppe has acquired Jahnke Süßwaren from Ragolds Invest for an undisclosed sum.

Tyson Foods has officially opened its new $355m food production facility in Kentucky, expanding its bacon production capabilities.

Snack brand Cheetos, part of PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay North America division, has launched a new ‘Crunchy Buffalo’ crisp product in the US.

Infinite Roots, formerly known as Mushlabs, has announced the completion of its Series B funding round, securing a total of $58m.

Accredo Packaging, a sustainable package solutions firm, has completed its fourth expansion at its Sugar Land headquarters, representing a $10m investment.

TraceGains a solutions and development company, has acquired NutriCalc, a company known for its highly accurate nutritional calculation software.

Ofi has announced the next phase of its customer-first strategy by introducing a new business platform called 'Ofi F&B Solutions'.

Arla Foods has announced plans to conduct a strategic operational evaluation of its speciality cheese facility in Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, UK.

Aniai, a provider of robotic kitchen solutions, has successfully secured $12 million in a pre-Series A funding round.

FoodBev speaks to Massimo Sabatini, CEO of Foreverland, an Italian company that produces a sustainable alternative to chocolate without using cocoa.