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Yili Group has opened a dairy facility in Hohhot, China, which will be used as a production base for liquid milk, infant formula and cheese.

Hong Kong- and UK-based conglomerate, Swire Pacific, has reached an agreement to acquire Coca-Cola bottling businesses in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Zurena has launched its premium Caribbean-inspired non-alcoholic drink mixers into H-E-B grocery stores across Texas, US.

Canadian food company Fieldless Farms has raised CAD 17.5 million (approx. $13.4 million) in a Series A funding round led by Forage Capital Partners.

Diageo has announced plans to invest €200m in a carbon-neutral brewery in Kildare, Ireland, which aims to be powered using 100% renewable energy.

UK packaging company Transcend Packaging has partnered with Zume to enhance its moulded fibre production capacity in Europe.

Givaudan, Bühler and Cargill are partnering with Food Tech Hub LATAM and Food Technology Institute to establish an innovation centre for Latin America.

The Real Good Food Company is expanding its breakfast range with the addition of new Breakfast Bowls and Breakfast Bites.

Bel Group and Polmlek have announced they have signed an agreement to sell Bel’s stake in Moroccan dairy producer Safilait.

Diageo has signed an agreement to sell its Guinness brewing operation in Cameroon to French beverage company Castel Group for £389m.

Perfetti Van Melle-owned candy brand Fruittella has launched fruit stack ice lollies made with real fruit juice into Iceland and The Food Warehouse.

Tyson Foods has completed a $90m expansion of its Forest, Mississippi, plant as it aims to boost its chicken production capacity.