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Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has teamed up with Potager Farm to establish a new retail park-based vertical farm in Berlin, Germany.

Kärcher has become the "lead investor" in Mysoda, taking a stake in the company, which manufactures sparkling water makers.

Coca-Cola has reported a 17% rise in full-year net revenue to $38.7bn, after its performance was boosted by concentrate sales and higher prices.

US food and beverage distributor Ben E. Keith Foods has announced its acquisition of foodservice distributor Florida Food Service.

Mettler Toledo has introduced a new x-ray inspection system, designed for high-speed contaminant detection of contaminants in small packaged products.

Kellogg has reported organic net sales growth of around 3.5% in its 2021 results, "despite lapping unusually strong, pandemic-aided organic growth in 2020".

Weetabix-owned brand Weetos has expanded its cereal range with the launch of a new limited-edition orange chocolate flavour.

Global foods company Mondelēz International has added a new flavour to its Twisties snack brand in Malaysia – called the Kaya Butter Toast.

Bulk handling company Flexicon has released a new Bulk-Out BFC Bulk Bag Discharging System with an integral bulk bag conditioner and a bag dump station.

Canada's Cult Food Science Corp has diversified its portfolio with an investment in cultured chocolate manufacturer, California Cultured.

Lindt & Sprüngli has released a new limited-edition dark strawberry chocolate truffles under its Lindor brand, launched in the US ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Upfield has taken a minority stake in Alternative Foods London, which operates via its egg alternatives and vegan bakery brand, Oggs.