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FloVision raises $8.7m to expand AI-powered analytics for protein processing
FloVision Solutions, a start-up developing AI-driven analytics tools for the global food industry, has raised $8.7 million in Series A funding to scale its technology and workforce.
Dole divests fresh vegetables division to Arable Capital Partners
Dole has announced the completion of the sale of its fresh vegetables division to Arable Capital Partners, the parent company of Organicgirl.
Mars Wrigley invests $5m in agriscience to enhance peanut supply chain resilience
Mars Wrigley has announced a significant investment in its 'Protect the Peanut Plan,' committing an additional $5 million to agriscience initiatives aimed at safeguarding peanut crops from pests, diseases and climate variability.
B&G Foods divests Le Sueur to McCall Farms
B&G Foods has announced the sale of its Le Sueur brand – which includes a range of premium canned vegetables such as sweet peas, green beans and carrots – to McCall Farms.
Mars Wrigley introduces festive line-up for Christmas 2025
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its 2025 festive line-up, tapping into the growing trends of nostalgia, gifting and indulgence with new product innovations aimed at both retailers and consumers.
Ottolenghi launches exclusive ice cream range at Waitrose
Chef Yotam Ottolenghi has unveiled a new range of ice creams available exclusively at Waitrose, introducing three innovative flavours that reflect his signature culinary style.
4AG Robotics secures CAD $40m to enhance autonomous mushroom harvesting
4AG Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous harvesting technologies, has successfully closed a CAD $40 million Series B funding round, aimed at accelerating the adoption of its robotic systems in the mushroom farming sector.
Ben & Jerry’s launches new Chocolatey Orange Chunk flavour
Ben & Jerry’s has introduced its latest flavour – Chocolatey Orange Chunk – set to arrive in UK freezers this August.
Maryland launches its first non-HFSS cookie product
Fox’s Burton’s Companies has launched the first product under its Maryland cookie brand to be non-HFSS (non-high in fat, salt or sugar).
Goldman Sachs set for €15bn Froneri deal, Financial Times reports
According to a Financial Times report, Goldman Sachs is set to buy into ice cream company Froneri at a €15bn valuation including debt.
Hershey’s Reese's and Oreo brands collaborate on new product line
In a bid to meet consumer demand for innovative flavour combinations, The Hershey Company has revealed a collaboration between its iconic Reese's and Oreo brands.
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