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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.

Snack giant Pladis, owner of the McVitie’s and Jacob’s brands, has today announced a £68 million investment across its UK operations.

Futamura UK, a manufacturer of sustainable cellulose films, has invested £15 million in its Wigton, Cumbria, facility.

Canpack has launched of a PLN 440m (approx. $122m) expansion project at its beverage can production facility in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Lactalis USA will invest more than $75 million to modernise its manufacturing facilities in Walton and Buffalo, New York, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in the state's dairy sector.

Tyson Foods has unveiled plans for a substantial investment of nearly $23.5 million to expand and modernise its facility in Henderson County, Kentucky, US.

Cargill has announced a transformation of its global cocoa supply chain, implementing a series of investments aimed at reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and enhancing operational efficiency.

Arla Foods is investing €59.4 million to expand cream cheese production at its dairy facility in Holstebro, Denmark.

Walmart has opened its first owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas.

Dutch food-tech company Rival Foods has raised €10m in Series B growth financing, supporting the scale-up of its plant-based whole cut meat alternatives.