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Chr. Hansen and Novozymes merger approved by EU, with new name revealed as Novonesis, and Kerry to acquire lactase enzyme business.

Italy-based food manufacturer Newlat has revealed it is in “very advanced” talks to buy British food and beverage supplier Princes, in a report by Reuters.

Velo Coffee Roasters has unveiled Velo Coffee + Protein, a ready-to-brew coffee that contains 12g of protein per serving.

US private equity firm Highlander Partners has announced the merger of its portfolio company, Benestar Brands, with Palmex.

COP28’s Food, Agriculture and Water Day saw major announcements on climate action for both water and food security and decarbonisation.

US canned margarita company SipMargs has raised $2m in funding led by venture capital firm Lab Capital Advisors.

A beer brewery is set to open in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this month, making it the first company to legally produce alcohol in the region.

Spore.Bio has received funding for a device that can detect bacteria in consumer products, using AI to reduce sampling times from days to only minutes

US manufacturer of food, beverage and agriculture products, Kent Corporation, has announced the acquisition of Frosty Boy Global.

FrieslandCampina plans to cut 1,800 jobs worldwide over the next two years, with approximately 1,200 positions slated for reduction in 2024.

Japanese food group Meiji is investing JPY 48 billion in the construction of a new dairy production facility in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.

Nice, a UK-based wine start-up, is introducing its first lower ABV Session Wine, available online and to the on-trade in 75cl bottles.