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Yili Group has announced a partnership with an affiliation of CASC to establish a space lab for the production of healthy dairy products.

Danone has reported Q1 net sales growth of 7.1% on a like-for-like basis, in what the yogurt maker described as a “good start to 2022”.

Culligan-owned Quench has acquired point-of-use drinking water systems provider, Crescent Hills Water Company, for an undisclosed sum.

Lavazza has reported full-year turnover of €2.31bn, driven by sales recovery in the out-of-home channel, but warned of a "challenging" 2022.

Tyson Foods is investing $208m in a new facility in Hanceville, Alabama, adjacent to its former rendering plant, which was destroyed in a fire last year.

Ice cream brand Halo Top is expanding its portfolio with the launch of its Chocolate Cake Batter flavoured ice cream, featuring a new recipe.

PepsiCo plans to close its research and development site in Barrington, Illinois – a move that will reportedly see the company lay off 78 employees.

Premium, non-alcoholic sparkling wine producer, French Bloom, has announced £2.5m in fundraising, as it looks to expand globally.

Plant-based meat company Nowadays has closed a $7m seed funding round, as it looks to expand its portfolio and distribution.

Plant-based snack brand Outstanding Foods has launched flavoured dairy-free cheese ball snacks which are high in protein and nutrients.

US energy drink brand A Shoc Energy has raised $29m in a Series B funding round, to support its growth and increase consumer awareness.

Mikuna Foods has closed a $5.6m seed round, as it looks to scale its production capacity and expand its distribution footprint.