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US non-alcoholic beverage retailer, Boisson, has raised a $12m seed round, which was co-led by Connect Ventures and Blue Scorpion Investments.

Katjes International, a German confectionery company, has acquired Italian panettone producer, Paluani, after it filed for bankruptcy last year.

Kellogg Company has posted Q2 net sales growth of 8.7% to $3.86bn, driven by positive price/mix and momentum in snacks, noodles and cereal.

US fresh food technology provider, Afresh, has raised $115m in a Series B funding round led by venture capital business, Spark Capital.

Tyson is investing $180 million to expand its Caseyville, Illinois, plant by 170,000 square feet. The expansion will also create more than 250 new jobs.

Louis Dreyfus Company Agricultural Industries has announced the opening of its new soy liquid lecithin facility in Claypool, Indiana, US.

Bel Group has acquired a 70% stake in Chinese cheese producer, Shandong Junjun Cheese Co, as it aims to accelerate its growth in China.

Nestlé has posted organic sales growth of 8.1% for the first half of 2022, after its results were boosted by higher prices.

Firmenich has announced the opening of its Taste & Beyond pilot plant in Anaheim, California, which aims to help customers prepare for scaled-up production.

PepsiCo has entered into an agreement to purchase a minority stake in Romanian spring water company, Aqua Carpatica, for an undisclosed sum.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has announced the acquisition of two extended shelf-life (ESL) processing facilities from SmithFoods.

Biotiful Dairy has announced the launch of its new Biotiful Gut Health kefir product ranges, aimed at immunity support for consumers.