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Fast-casual dining chain Just Salad has secured $200 million in investment from a group led by Wellington Management.

IFF will expand its Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facility, aiming to strengthen its foothold in the rapidly growing healthy snacks sector.

Arla Foods has proposed a €107.7m investment into its Lockerbie site in Scotland, as well as the potential closure of its Settle facility.

Kellogg's has become the UK's first food manufacturer to produce cereal using a hydrogen-fuelled manufacturing method.

Constellation Brands has announced a strategic investment in Hiyo, a non-alcoholic functional beverage brand.

Aldi has announced that it will invest £67 million in upgrading its existing stores across the UK in 2025.

Mars is committing $27 million over the next five years through its newly launched Farmer Forward Program, in collaboration with Fonterra.

Suntory Spirits is investing ¥6.5B (£34M) in its Osaka plant, a key hub for spirits like its flagship, The Japanese Craft Gin Roku.

80 Acres Farms has announced the successful raise of $115m in capital, alongside the acquisition of Israeli biotech firm Plantae Biosciences

Cargill has announced plans to permanently close its cocoa and chocolate facility in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, this summer.

Sweet protein start-up Oobli has partnered with global ingredients company Ingredion, as well as raising $18m in Series B1 funding.

Functional soda brand Olipop has successfully closed a $50m Series C funding round led by JP Morgan Private Capital’s Growth Equity Partners