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Flagship Food Group has announced the acquisition of guacamole and dip manufacturer Yucatan Foods, for an undisclosed amount.

Roar Organic, a line of hydrating beverages that contain a blend of vitamins, antioxidants and electrolytes, has raised $6m in funding.

French savoury food company, Europe Snacks, has acquired Burts Snacks in a bid to accelerate its growth in Europe’s snacking market.

The Ugly Company, a US-based producer of upcycled dried fruit snacks, has raised $9 million in a recent Series A funding round.

Danish brewer Carlsberg has reported revenue growth of 16.9% in its full-year results and said that its revenue per litre of beer sold grew 9% in 2022.

Dutch poultry company Plukon has acquired 51% of the shares of JA ter Maten, further strengthening its position in Europe's poultry processing market.

The Ferrero Group has announced that it is acquiring Italian frozen bakery company, Fresystem, for an undisclosed amount.

Bacardi and American rapper Jay-Z have jointly announced a long-term agreement that renews their partnership with premium cognac brand, D'Ussé.

Despite revenue growth of 2.5%, Tyson Foods was negatively affected by an 8.5% decline in beef prices, while its sales volumes for pork fell by 7.4%.

Danone has opened its new Daniel Carasso research and innovation centre for the advancement of nutrition on the Paris-Saclay university campus in France.

US labelling solutions provider, Brook + Whittle, has announced its agreement to purchase Ohio-based LLT Labels for an undisclosed sum.

Plenty Unlimited has announced plans to build a vertical farming research centre in Laramie, Wyoming, backed by a $20m grant.