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Sow Good, a US producer of freeze-dried fruit and vegetable products, has raised $3.7 million to expand its production capabilities.

Pasta producer Barilla has expanded its one-ingredient legume pasta range with new chickpea penne, in a move to expand its better-for-you portfolio.

French vegetable supplier Bonduelle has entered into negotiations to sell a majority stake in its Bonduelle Americas Long Life (BALL) business unit.

Bowery Farming has opened its "largest, most technologically advanced" vertical farming facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

US-based olive oil grower and producer California Olive Ranch is launching a new line of vinaigrettes to add to its portfolio.

Eat Just subsidiary, Good Meat, has signed an agreement to partner with biotech solutions company, ABEC, to construct a cultivated meat facility.

The Coca-Cola Company says it will phase out its Honest tea brand, with plans to continue producing the "quickly growing" Honest Kids juice products.

Plant-based food and ingredients supplier, Above Food, has opened a gluten-free ingredient development, processing and packaging facility in Western Canada.

The Hershey Company is adding to its Lily's portfolio of confectionery and snacks with two new better-for-you gummy variants.

Sustainable food-tech company Hyfé Foods has secured $2m in a pre-seed funding round led by venture capital firm The Engine.

Dash Water has expanded its portfolio of fruit-and vegetable-infused sparkling waters with the launch of a brand new mango flavour for the summer season.

General Mills has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Helper and Suddenly Salad businesses to Eagle Foods for approximately $610m.