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Plant-based food producer Bandit, formerly known as Conscious Cultures Creamery, has raised $1.5m in a seed funding round.

British food manufacturer Premier Foods has agreed to acquire Indian and Southeast Asian meal kit and accompaniments brand, The Spice Tailor.

Dips and spreads producer ¡Yo Quiero! is extending its portfolio with the launch of its new line of better-for-you avocado cream cheese dips.

France's Compagnie Léa Nature has completed the acquisition of a 60% interest in Bio Organica Italia and Bio Organica Farm.

Cargill and Continental Grain Company have completed their acquisition of Sanderson Farms through a joint venture between the companies.

Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Club Coffee for CAD 150m (approx. $116.5m).

UK olive oil brand Filippo Berio is releasing two new vegan pesto variants to add to its extensive sauce portfolio for dairy-free consumers.

PepsiCo has announced the closing of a new $1.25bn ten-year green bond, as it looks to accelerate its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) agenda.

Sustainable drinking water technology company, Source Global, has raised $130m in equity financing co-led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Drawdown Fund.

Beam Suntory, along with Edrington, has reached an agreement to sell the Maxxium Russia joint venture business to the local management team.

The Coca-Cola Company has announced the appointment of John Murphy as president and chief financial officer, effective 1 October.

General Mills is expanding its Betty Crocker brand portfolio with the launch of new meal kits for both breakfast and dinner.