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Phyto Organix Foods has announced plans to invest CAD 225m (approx. $175.6m) to build a new net zero-emission plant protein facility in Alberta, Canada.

Starbucks has signed a definitive agreement to divest its Evolution Fresh juice brand and business to California-based Bolthouse Farms.

Mars Food has added two new ranges to its Ben's Original portfolio in time for the summer season – Plant Powered meals and two microwavable rice pouches.

Canadian biotechnology start-up, Evolved Meats, has raised CAD 2m (approx. $1.6m) in a seed funding round led by packaged meat company Maple Leaf Foods.

Sweet snack maker SkinnyDipped has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of a new limited-edition product: Strawberry Lemonade Almonds.

UK savoury pastry brand Ginsters has added two new savoury pastries to its portfolio – Four Cheese & Chive Slice and a Meatball Marinara Bake.

Nestlé Health Science has reached an agreement to acquire Brazilian nutrition and health lifestyle brand, Puravida, for an undisclosed sum.

Bishop Cider-owned beverage co-packing company, TexBev, plans to relocate its brewing operations and expand its capacity and capabilities.

Lamipak is investing $200m to construct its second factory in Indonesia, which will be located near Cikande in the Serang district.

US-based Waterloo Sparkling Water has expanded its line of carbonated water with the launch of a limited-edition passion fruit flavour.

French dairy giant Lactalis has reached an agreement to acquire Australian yogurt business Jalna, for an undisclosed sum.

Canadian plant-based food and ingredients supplier, Above Food, has announced its acquisition of Northern Quinoa Production (NorQuin).