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Instant on-demand grocery delivery company, Gorillas Technologies, has raised nearly $1bn in a Series C funding round led by Delivery Hero.

Beverage development company Flavorman has broken ground on the site of its new beverage facility expansion in Louisville, US.

Plant-based dairy company Ripple Foods has raised $60m in a Series E funding round led by Rage Capital, Ajax Strategies and S2G Ventures.

Taylor Farms has made an investment in Pure Green farms, which grows, packs and ships leafy greens year-round from its hydroponic farm in Indiana.

London coffee brand Grind has announced it has raised £22 million ($30m) during an investment round led by entrepreneur Richard Koch.

Danone has reported a return to growth across all categories in the second quarter after posting a 6.6% net sales increase on a like-for-like (LFL) basis.

Mondelēz International has witnessed 12.4% growth in Q2 net revenue and raised its full-year guidance, as sales in emerging markets continue to bounce back.

Coca-Cola has witnessed net revenues accelerate by 42% in the second quarter, driven by the ongoing recovery from the pandemic in several markets.

US non-alcoholic brewer, Athletic Brewing Company, has closed a $50m funding round to expand its brewing capacity in response to growing consumer demand.

Nestlé has announced plans to invest $100m into the expansion of its frozen foods facility in Cherokee County, South Carolina.

Tiny Organics has raised $11m in a Series A funding round, as it aims to increase consumer awareness of its baby and toddler food brand and expand its team.

Haribo is investing £22m at its manufacturing facility in Castleford, West Yorkshire, as it looks to strengthen its position in the UK market.