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New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra Co-operative Group has completed the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses, collectively known as Mainland Group, to French dairy multinational Lactalis.

Cargill has expanded its edible oil plant in Port Klang, Malaysia, adding a new speciality fats production line as part of a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at strengthening its global food solutions offering.

Mars Snacking has announced a major expansion of its global headquarters in Chicago, a move set to create more than 600 new jobs.

The Coca-Cola system in Tanzania is investing $1.94 million to support the restoration of the Ruvu Basin, a key water source for Dar es Salaam and surrounding regions.

Australia-based biomanufacturing company Cauldron Ferm has secured $13.25 million in a Series A2 funding round, bringing its total funding to $26 million.

French plant-based cheese producer Jay&Joy has raised €2 million in funding to support its growth in the UK and Europe.

The Coca-Cola Company has announced a $650 million investment to scale operations at its Fairlife facility in Coopersville, Michigan.

Chobani is investing $567 million to expand its La Colombe ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee facility in Norton Shores, Michigan, as demand for RTD lattes continues to grow.

Pilgrim’s Europe has opened a new Pork Centre of Excellence at its Bromborough, UK site, marking a £350,000 investment aimed at accelerating product development and strengthening innovation across its pork division.

Italian start-up Foreverland has raised €6 million in funding to support the international expansion of its cocoa-free chocolate alternative, Choruba.

Eternal.Ag has raised €8 million in fresh funding to accelerate the development and deployment of its AI-powered autonomous harvesting robots.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has completed a major investment at its Borculo facility in the Netherlands.