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Coca-Cola Canada Bottling invests $102.9m in Brampton expansion to boost can capacity
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling has announced a CAD 141 million (approx. $102.9 million) investment to expand its manufacturing and distribution facility in Brampton, Ontario.
Just Ice Tea raises $9m Series B to support retail expansion and new flavours
Just Ice Tea has raised $9 million in Series B financing to accelerate national retail growth and product innovation, including the launch of Watermelon Lime White Tea and Peach White Tea.
La Menorquina invests €15m to expand high-capacity production in Barcelona plant
La Menorquina has announced an investment of more than €15 million in a new high-performance production line at its Palau-solità i Plegamans facility in Barcelona.
Semcap Food and Nutrition invests $55m in Good Culture
Private equity investment platform Semcap Food and Nutrition has invested $55 million in cottage cheese brand Good Culture.
Once Upon a Farm prices IPO at $18 per share, set to debut on NYSE
Once Upon a Farm has priced its initial public offering at $18 per share marking a significant milestone for the fast-growing player in the kids' nutrition space.
Bakeit Food opens £3m Winchester granola facility
Bakeit, the owner of cereal bar brand Boka, has expanded its breakfast portfolio by opening a £3 million British granola manufacturing facility in Winchester, Hampshire.
Chiquita completes banana pan-genome in push to future-proof global supply
Chiquita has completed the Yelloway banana pan-genome, a scientific milestone designed to accelerate the development of disease- and climate-resilient bananas.
Soufflet Malt breaks ground on €100m South African malting facility in strategic investment
Soufflet Malt has officially broken ground on a €100 million malting facility in Midvaal, Gauteng.
Kraft Heinz halts split, commits $600m to brand and commercial reset
Kraft Heinz has paused work on its previously announced separation and will instead deploy $600 million in incremental investment across marketing, sales and R&D.
JBS expands Middle East footprint with $150m Oman joint venture
JBS is expanding its manufacturing base in the Middle East with a $150m joint venture in Oman, aiming to strengthen its capability in the Middle East.
Willie Nelson’s THC beverage brand raises $15 million to fuel US retail expansion
Willie’s Remedy+ has raised $15m in a funding round to support a US retail rollout, as THC-infused drinks gain traction with mainstream consumers.
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