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Nestlé has opened the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, aimed at developing sustainable food systems by delivering science-based solutions in agriculture.

Athian, a cloud-based carbon marketplace for the livestock industry, has completed its seed funding round with investments from DSM and California Dairies.

The owner of Ben & Jerry’s and Marmite reported a turnover of €14.8 billion for Q1, representing an increase of 7% from the year-ago period.

Babybel has launched its first new flavour in its dairy alternative line-up, Babybel Plant-Based White Cheddar Cheese Alternative.

US-based dairy cooperative, Prairie Farms, has launched Small Batch Mini Classic Ice Cream Bars in a three-flavour variety multipack.

New Zealand-based dairy company, Westland, has secured a NZ 70m (approx. $43m) investment to build a new facility to produce bioactive dairy products.

FoodBev spoke with Zhanyou Yun, VP of Chinese dairy producer Yili Group, about sustainability, innovative products and trends in the healthy food sector.

Dan Bunt caught up with Yili's MD Gerrit Smit regarding the group's success at the World Food Innovation Awards and new product innovations.

Icelandic Provisions is adding four new fruity flavours to its skyr portfolio.

Fonterra has opened its fifth application centre in China. The co-op says the new centre will focus on the development of beverage applications.

Danone has reported net sales growth of 10.5% on a like-for-like (LFL) basis during the first quarter, indicating a "strong start to the year".

Maple Hill Creamery, has received $20m in funding from the USDA to grow markets for sustainable, regenerative grass-fed organic dairy farming.