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Amcor has announced an investment of up to $45m in ePac Flexible Packaging, increasing its minority shareholding in ePac Holdings.

The Escalante family, owner of Aceitunas Guadalquivir, has announced the acquisition of Bell-Carter Foods, bringing together the two olive families.

Soreen has released this year’s Halloween Scream multipack featuring new flavours, Cherry Jellies Mini Loaves and Toffee Apple Scream.

Plant-based snack company Hippeas has launched new veggie straws to its line of products.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, known for its dairy and vegan ice cream, has launched seven new flavours now available at 3,500 Walmart locations across the US.

Nestlé has announced it will pilot a product made with Perfect Day’s whey protein, as it explores emerging technologies in the animal-free dairy category.

American Foods Group has announced that it is opening a new $800m beef processing facility in Warren County in the state of Missouri.

Marks & Spencer has announced it is now only selling slower-reared fresh chicken across its UK stores, becoming the first national retailer to do so.

Online grocer Misfits Market has announced plans to acquire competitor Imperfect Foods, bringing together two companies that save food from going to waste.

Baker & Baker has expanded its Portuguese footprint with the acquisition of Peipen, a Portuguese producer of authentic pastel de nata.

The Green Coffee Company has initiated a $100 million Series C funding round as it looks to expand its coffee production.

Kellogg’s new Instabowls only require cold water and a quick stir to get real milk instantly, available in four classic varieties.