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Farmley secures $42m Series C funding to expand in India’s healthy snacking sector
Farmley, a up-and-coming player in the healthy snacking space, has successfully completed a $42 million Series C funding round led by L Catterton.
Beyond Meat secures $100m financing despite challenging Q1 results
Plant-based meat producer Beyond Meat has secured a $100 million financing facility from Unprocessed Foods, an affiliate of the Ahimsa...
JDE Peet’s sells Turkish tea unit, halts L’or barista rollout in US
JDE Peet’s has sold its tea business in Turkey to Efor Holding for an undisclosed sum. The business generated approximately €60 million...
JBS to invest BRL 216m in four Seara units in Brazil, 278 new jobs to be created
JBS has announced a BRL 216 million (approx. $37.8 million) investment across four Seara units in Santa Catarina, Brazil, in a move set to generate 278 direct jobs in the state.
Bega Group to close Strathmerton, Australia, plant as part of operational consolidation
Bega Cheese has announced plans to close its Strathmerton, Australia, cheese processing and packaging facility by mid-2026, consolidating operations at its Ridge Street site in Bega, New South Wales.
International Paper breaks ground on new US facility
International Paper, a sustainable packaging company, broke ground on its largest facility to date: a new packaging box plant in Waterloo, Iowa.
PepsiCo Foundation launches programme to support olive oil farmers in Spain
The PepsiCo Foundation has initiated a new programme called VivaOliva, aimed at assisting smallholder olive oil farmers in Jaén, Spain, in adopting regenerative agricultural practices.
Hotpack to invest $100m in New Jersey manufacturing facility
Founded in Dubai, UAE, in 1995, Hotpack manufactures and distributes a wide range of food packaging materials and related products.
InchDairnie and MacDuff merge to form InchDairnie Whisky
Scotch whisky distiller InchDairnie Distillery has merged with Glasgow-based MacDuff International to form a new company, InchDairnie Whisky.
Heineken UK invests in Tenzing, marking entry into energy drink sector
In a strategic move to diversify its portfolio, Heineken UK has made a minority investment in Tenzing, a natural energy drink brand recognised for its plant-based offerings.
Harry Brompton’s secures £2m investment to fuel UK and international expansion
Premium British iced tea brand Harry Brompton’s has secured £2 million in growth capital from private investment office Traditum, fuelling its expansion across the UK and international markets.
