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IFF has announced it is partnering with environmental NGO Bellona in a long-term project to restore seaweed forests in northern Norway.

Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) has announced its decision to discontinue operations at its US bakery by mid-April.

Heineken partners with Siemens for its global Net Zero Production roadmap, to reach net zero in Scopes one and two across all production sites by 2030.

GEA has introduced X Control, a new control system for centrifuges claimed to “elevate integration, connectivity, data processing and security to a new level”.

CDRF and CDFA Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation have announced the allocation of $17.97m in grant funding through the 'Dairy Plus Program'.

Nutrabolt has announced an investment in Bloom Nutrition, securing around a 20% ownership share and becoming the primary investor in the company.

US craft beer and soda producer, Sprecher Brewing Co, has entered the energy drinks category with the acquisition of Juvee.

UK alcohol industry regulator the Portman Group has launched an industry-wide guidance framework for packaging and marketing alcohol alternatives.

Mars has opened a new 44,000-square-foot global research and development hub at its site in Goose Island, Chicago, US, the result of a $42m investment.

Diageo has announced it will provide seed funding to support the expansion of Glass Futures initiatives in North America and India.

Pernod Ricard has announced an addition to its no-alcohol brand portfolio with Beefeater 0.0%, a 0% ABV spirit inspired by Beefeater Gin.

Lir Chocolates has announced a new product joining its Baileys Chocolate range with the introduction of Birthday Cake Truffles.