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Food technology start-up Tender Food has raised $12 million in a seed funding round, which it will use to scale up its alternative protein offerings.

United Spirits (‘Diageo India’) has announced an investment of INR 31.5 crores ($4.12m approx.) to acquire a 22.5% stake in Nao Spirits & Beverages.

Fonterra and FMCG company Future Consumer have agreed to wind down their joint dairy business in India after a "challenging few years".

Kerry has officially opened its newly upgraded food manufacturing facility in Rome, Georgia, following a €125m investment.

Valeo Foods-owned brand, Kettle Chips, has unveiled its new flavoured, triple-baked Bread Bites snack range, releasing in the UK.

French agro-industrial group Avril has acquired a majority stake in Italian food manufacturer Eccellenza Italiana for an undisclosed sum.

Ice cream producer Van Leeuwen has launched six new flavours to add to its range, set for distribution in Walmart's across the US.

Mark Anthony Brewing has expanded its White Claw portfolio with the introduction of a new surf-inspired product line in the US.

US food tech company Mori has secured $50m in a Series B1 funding round, which was led by venture capital firm Prelude Ventures.

Fresh Cravings, has introduced three new variants to add to its range of houmous dips, including Everything Bagel, Honey Jalapeño and Spicy Red Pepper.

Infant nutrition start-up Once Upon a Farm has secured $52m in a Series D funding round, led by investor Cavu Venture Partners.

UAE dairy company Al Rawabi has announced that it plans to establish a $177m dairy production facility in Kizad, Abu Dhabi.