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Smart Soda Holdings, a US healthy beverage brand that offers dispensing options, has announced the launch of its company in the UK.

Primo Water Corporation has recorded 9% growth in its second-quarter revenue to $571.4m, driven by customer growth, price increases and acquisitions.

Wine and spirits brand house Anora has made a €5m investment in Ish, taking a 26% stake in the Danish non-alcoholic beverage company.

McDonald's and McCain have joined forces to launch the Future of Potato Farming Fund to help improve soil health using regenerative farming practices.

Packaging company Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement to acquire FFP Packaging Solutions for an undisclosed sum.

Investindustrial has acquired Parker Food Group, a manufacturer of inclusions, toppings and other ingredients, from The Riverside Company.

V&V Supremo Foods, a producer of Mexican cheese, crema and chorizo, has announced the acquisition of Mill Creek Cheese for an undisclosed sum.

European investment group Investindustrial has agreed to acquire a significant portion of TreeHouse Foods' meal preparation business for $950m.

All G Foods, an Australian alternative protein company, has announced it has secured AUD 25m (approximately $17.7m) in a Series A raise.

Canadian seafood company Cooke has acquired Belgian shrimp processor Morubel from independent investment company Bencis Capital Partners.

Premium Brands Holdings has announced the acquisitions of protein companies King’s Command and Golden Valley Farms in its second-quarter results.

Kirin Holdings subsidiary Lion has announced the sale of its UK operations, including the Magic Rock and Fourpure brands, to Odyssey Inns.