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Premier Foods, a player in the UK food sector, has announced a £19 million investment in its Ambrosia factory located in Lifton, Devon.

Canadian ice cream maker Chapman’s has invested more than $145 million into its manufacturing operations in Ontario, Canada.

PepsiCo and Unilever, alongside other key players in the retail and food and beverage sectors, have unveiled the 'Step Up for Agriculture' initiative.

Terra Oleo, a Singapore-based biotech firm, has emerged from stealth mode, with a $3.1m funding round backed by Breakthrough Energy Discovery.

Summ Ingredients has successfully raised €1.7 million in funding, with contributions from EIFO, BoxOne, and existing investors Kost Capital and Planetary Impact Ventures.

This investment builds on the €1.5bn that Mars has invested in EU manufacturing over the past five years, and reflects its focus on sustainability, resilience and innovation.

Protein Industries Canada, Maia Farms and Phytokana Ingredients are collaborating on a CAD 32.5 million (approx. $23.5 million) project to turn Canadian-grown fava beans into nutritious, sustainable ingredients for plant-based foods.

The investment marks the largest of its kind globally aimed at modernising sectors such as poultry, beef, pork and pre-cooked foods.

The collaboration aims to address critical challenges within the food supply chain while promoting sustainability and resilience in food systems.

Perfat Technologies, a Finnish deep-tech startup, has secured €2.5 million in Series A financing to advance its innovative fat alternatives.

The Kraft Heinz Company has announced a significant enhancement to its European tomato supply chain with the launch of a new processing facility in Portugal.

Momo Kombucha, a B Corp-certified brand known for its small-batch, artisan kombucha, has successfully raised £2m in its largest funding round to date.