The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

Cocuus has raised €2.5m in a pre-Series A funding round, as it looks to scale up its 3D bioprinting technology for the production of alternative proteins.

Canadian investment platform Cult Food Science has announced it has made an investment in animal-free dairy start-up Change Foods.

French savoury ingredient producer, Solina Foods, has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in UK condiments business Zafron Foods.

The Alkaline Water Company has appointed director, Frank Lazaran, to the role of CEO. Lazaran will succeed CEO Ricky Wright, effective immediately.

US food tech company Perfect Day and sustainable nutritional beverage producer Strive Nutrition are partnering to release a line of milk alternatives.

US beverage producer Zevia has expanded its soda portfolio with the launch of two new limited-edition flavours – Fruit Punch and Orange Cream.

Azelis has announced the opening of its Regional Innovation Centre for Food and Nutrition in Singapore, as part of its efforts to invest in innovation.

Cargill has opened a 6,200-square-metre House of Chocolate at its existing chocolate production facility in Mouscron, Belgium.

Arla Foods has invested €190 million in the construction of a new milk powder production plant at its Pronsfield dairy facility in Germany.

DSM and Firmenich have entered into a merger agreement to become a leading supplier of nutrition, beauty and wellbeing products.

Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) has promoted chief operating officer Rob Hutchison and commercial director Liam McNamara to the roles of joint CEOs.

US food tech company Joywell Foods has secured $25 million in a Series B funding round to bring sweet proteins to market.