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Phyto Organix to build CAD 225m plant protein processing facility
Phyto Organix Foods has announced plans to invest CAD 225m (approx. $175.6m) to build a new net zero-emission plant protein facility in Alberta, Canada.
Starbucks to sell organic juice brand to Bolthouse Farms
Starbucks has signed a definitive agreement to divest its Evolution Fresh juice brand and business to California-based Bolthouse Farms.
Mars Food unveils Ben's Original innovations
Mars Food has added two new ranges to its Ben's Original portfolio in time for the summer season – Plant Powered meals and two microwavable rice pouches.
Cultivated meat company Evolved Meats secures CAD 2m in funding
Canadian biotechnology start-up, Evolved Meats, has raised CAD 2m (approx. $1.6m) in a seed funding round led by packaged meat company Maple Leaf Foods.
Ginsters launches savoury pastry variants
UK savoury pastry brand Ginsters has added two new savoury pastries to its portfolio – Four Cheese & Chive Slice and a Meatball Marinara Bake.
Nestlé to acquire Brazilian natural food producer Puravida
Nestlé Health Science has reached an agreement to acquire Brazilian nutrition and health lifestyle brand, Puravida, for an undisclosed sum.
Bishop Cider's TexBev to expand brewing operations
Bishop Cider-owned beverage co-packing company, TexBev, plans to relocate its brewing operations and expand its capacity and capabilities.
Lamipak to invest $200m in Indonesia's "first" aseptic packaging facility
Lamipak is investing $200m to construct its second factory in Indonesia, which will be located near Cikande in the Serang district.
Waterloo Sparkling Water debuts passion fruit-flavoured carbonated water
US-based Waterloo Sparkling Water has expanded its line of carbonated water with the launch of a limited-edition passion fruit flavour.
Lactalis agrees to purchase Australian yogurt business Jalna
French dairy giant Lactalis has reached an agreement to acquire Australian yogurt business Jalna, for an undisclosed sum.
Above Food to acquire quinoa company NorQuin
Canadian plant-based food and ingredients supplier, Above Food, has announced its acquisition of Northern Quinoa Production (NorQuin).
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