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Mars has announced plans to establish a new 339,000-square-foot baking facility by Nature’s Bakery, in Salt Lake City, Utah, US.

GEA has begun operations at its new facility in Wisconsin, US, spanning 86,000-square-feet and dedicated to fabrication, repair, logistics and training.

UK based Italian grocer brand Crosta & Mollica has announced an investment from Perwyn; a leading European private equity investor.

The Sustainable Bottling Co has launched a new 8,000-square-foot aluminium bottling facility near Leicester, UK.

Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats has expanded its frozen treats portfolio with the launch of Maltesers Ice Cream bars.

Brand of Brothers has expanded its product portfolio of ice creams and frozen desserts by incorporating Remeo Gelato, a super-premium Italian Gelato brand.

Nestlé Vietnam has invested $100 million aimed at expanding the production capabilities of its Tri An coffee facility, in the southern province of Đồng Nai.

Bevvy, the whisky app founded in 2021 and based on Islay, has closed a $1.5 million seed funding round, with funds from Scottish and US based investors.

South Korea’s parliament passed a bill to ban the breeding, butchery, distribution and sale of dogs for their meat, a move that will end the practice.

Campari has raised €1.2bn to finance last month’s acquisition of French cognac brand Courvoisier by selling new shares and convertible bonds to investors.

JDE Peet's has completed the acquisition of Brazilian coffee and tea company Maratá for an undisclosed amount in cash.

Global Brands is unveiling an upscale collection of bar-quality Ready-to-Drink (RTD) cocktails under the brand name 'be.'.