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Funding & Investments
Warburg Pincus backs Global Eggs with up to $1bn investment
Private equity firm Warburg Pincus has agreed to invest up to $1 billion in Global Eggs, valuing the multinational table egg producer at $8 billion.
Aqua Theon raises $13m seed round to expand marine plant-based beverage OoMee
Aqua Theon has secured a $13 million seed funding round, including $5 million directly invested into its marine plant-based drink brand, OoMee.
Mars launches $85m Impact Fund to support communities, science and pet wellbeing
Mars has unveiled a new enterprise-level philanthropic initiative, the Mars Impact Fund, committing $85 million between 2025 and 2027.
Superbrewed begins commercial output of fermentation-derived protein with Döhler backing
US food tech company Superbrewed has begun commercial SB1 production with Döhler backing, targeting the rising demand for functional protein.
Suntory invests £25m in Coleford, UK line to lift Lucozade and Ribena capacity
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I will invest £25m in a new high-speed Coleford line, consolidating Lucozade and Ribena to boost efficiency and sustainability.
Arla Foods announces largest-ever investment with €300m Swedish cheese plant
Arla Foods will invest around €300 million in a new cheese dairy in Götene, Sweden, marking the largest single investment in Swedish food production on record.
Sauce and dip brand Maazah raises $2m seed round to support US retail expansion
Maazah, a Minneapolis-based food company that produces globally inspired dips and sauces for retail and foodservice, has raised $2m in a seed financing round.
French foodtech start-up Verley raises $38m to scale precision-fermented whey protein
French ingredient company Verley has raised $38 million in an oversubscribed Series A round to expand production of precision-fermented whey proteins and enter the US market, just four years after its founding.
USDA to buy $263m in dairy products, supporting butter and cheese markets
The US Department of Agriculture will purchase up to $263 million in dairy and other agricultural commodities, with nearly $150 million directed at butter, cheese and milk.
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.
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