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Edible Oils, a joint venture between Princes and ADM, has invested $24 million in its Erith, UK, site with the addition of a renovated bottling facility.

PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) has officially opened a new $8.5 million warehouse and distribution facility in Commerce, Georgia.

Artisanal plant-based cheese maker, Nuts For Cheese, has announced a CAD 5.35m ($4.1m approx.) funding round that will support its expansion.

US foodservice redistribution company, Honor Foods, has acquired Sommer Maid Creamery, as it looks to expand its dairy offering.

Cleveland Kitchen has raised $19 million in a Series A funding round as it looks to accelerate its growth in the fresh-fermented food category.

UK oat milk producer, Minor Figures, has received minority investments from Danone Manifesto Ventures and Green Monday Group.

Cirkul, a beverage company known for developing patented flavour cartridges, has raised $70 million in its latest funding round.

Tropicana Brands Group – a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo – has appointed Rogier Smeets as CEO of its European business, effective today.

Hella Cocktail Co, which creates botanical mixers and beverages for cocktails, has secured $5m from venture arm Uncle Nearest Ventures.

Katjes Group has acquired UK gluten-free baked goods manufacturer, Genius Foods, through its investment arm Katjes Greenfood.

Nick's has announced the full opening of a new €6m facility in North Macedonia, with capacity to produce over 40m confectionery and protein bars a year.

US private equity investor Atlas Holdings has announced its acquisition of California-based poultry company Foster Farms.