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Ann Forshaw’s and the associated Alston Dairy have been acquired by the James Hall Group of Companies for an undisclosed sum.

Nestlé has recorded full-year organic sales growth of 8.3% driven by pricing in both developed and emerging markets.

Mondelēz International-owned brand Oreo has introduced a new permanent addition to its frozen treats portfolio with the launch of Oreo Mint tub.

Moët Hennessy has acquired a majority stake in Côtes de Provence wine producer, Château Minuty, for an undisclosed amount.

SunOpta has opened a $125m plant-based beverage production facility in Midlothian, Texas, creating up to 175 new jobs in the area.

The Coca-Cola Company has posted an 11% rise in full-year net revenue to $43bn, driven by higher prices and concentrate sales.

OFI has partnered with USAID to offer a joint investment of $8.1m, aiming to promote more sustainable coffee production in Peru.

Priya Industrie has announced the opening of its new CAD 19m food processing and packaging plant in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada.

Holding company Somfolk has announced the acquisition of Suffolk-based seeds, snacks and toppings brand, Munchy Seeds, for an undiclosed sum.

Vertical farming company Spread has signed a sustainability-linked loan of $4.6m (JPY 600m) that ties lending conditions to the achievement of SPTs.

Valeo Foods has appointed Ronald Kers as its next group CEO, following Seamus Kearney's decision to relinquish the leadership role.

Easy Ice, a US-based provider of full-service ice machine subscription solutions, has acquired the ice machine division of San Diego Ice Company.