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Spanish berry business Surexport has acquired a majority stake in Dutch strawberry producer Jong Fruit for an undisclosed sum.

Functional beverage brand platform Systm Foods has announced the acquisition of Humm Kombucha for an undisclosed sum.

Mars China has unveiled its latest innovation, a new Snickers bar that provides consumers with a low-sugar and low- glycaemic index (GI) option.

Chinese bottled water producer Nongfu Spring is set to invest 5bn yuan (approx. $703 million) into a new factory in Jiande City, Zhejiang Province.

Capsa Food has taken full ownership of Lácteas Flor de Burgos after it first acquired a 50% stake in the Spanish dairy business in 2020.

Açaí brand Oakberry has raised BRL 325m ($67m) in a series C funding round, aiming to accelerate the company's global expansion strategy.

Primo Water Corporation has completed the sale of a "significant portion" of Primo Water's International businesses.

Mars has expanded its vegan Galaxy chocolate bar range with the launch of a new vegan fruit and nut bar, available now in the UK.

Lavazza has partnered with French bakery café Paris Baguette to introduce a new coffee blend.

Branded Hospitality Group has announced the launch of its Fund-III, a $50m vehicle targeting emerging technology companies within the foodservice industry.

LRQA is urging the food industry to establish solid foundations in food safety culture before fully embracing new technologies like AI.

Coca-Cola HBC is investing €10m to establish a new foundation dedicated to supporting communities in the areas where the company operates.