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Mars Wrigley has announced a significant investment in its 'Protect the Peanut Plan,' committing an additional $5 million to agriscience initiatives aimed at safeguarding peanut crops from pests, diseases and climate variability.

4AG Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous harvesting technologies, has successfully closed a CAD $40 million Series B funding round, aimed at accelerating the adoption of its robotic systems in the mushroom farming sector.

Quarter Proof, a pioneering player in the mid-strength spirits market, has successfully closed a $1.5 million funding round aimed at accelerating its global expansion efforts.

Mars has announced a substantial investment of $2 billion aimed at enhancing its manufacturing capabilities in the US by the end of 2026.

Food tech company Win-Winhas successfully raised £3 million in a Series A funding round, marking a significant step in its mission to provide sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional chocolate.

GEA has been mandated to partner with Qatari dairy producer Baladna, and the Algerian government to establish what will be the world’s largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder production facility in Algeria.

Modern Baker, an innovative UK-based start-up focused on redefining ultra-processed foods (UPFs), has successfully raised £2.5 million in Series A funding led by impact investor network Adjuvo.

Müller UK & Ireland has confirmed a £45 million investment aimed at bolstering its Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, dairy facility, following the acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy in October 2024.

GEA Group has inaugurated a new $20 million New Food Application and Technology Centre (ATC) in Janesville, Wisconsin, aimed at enhancing the scalability of alternative protein production.

Fazer Group has announced a substantial investment of approximately €400 million for the construction of a new chocolate factory in Lahti, Finland, underscoring the company's efforts to modernise its production capabilities.

US-based hummus brand Little Sesame has successfully closed an $8.5m Series A funding round, led by InvestEco Capital.

Functional snack brand Awake Chocolate has successfully closed an CAD $8 million (approx. $6 million) funding round aimed at supporting its rapid growth and product innovation.