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Alfa Laval launches innovation centre in Copenhagen to tackle global food challenges
The facility will serve as a hub for research and development, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance sustainable food production.
Sirio Pharma expands global footprint with $40m manufacturing facility in Thailand
Sirio, a player in the nutraceutical and manufacturing sector, has announced plans to establish a new production site in Chonburi, Thailand.
Kerry Group completes first phase of €500m Kerry Dairy Ireland sale
Kerry Group has completed first phase of its €500 million divesture of Kerry Dairy Ireland to Kerry Co-Operative Creameries.
Renais secures £4.95m in funding to fuel global expansion
UK gin brand Renais has secured a £4.95 million in funding to support international growth.
New £1m fund aims to incentivise farmers for emission reductions
An new initiative is now available for farmers in the UK, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a collaborative funding model.
Forecasting the future: M&A opportunities in food and beverage for 2025
End-of-year review: Experts at Houlihan Lokey forecast renewed private equity activity, portfolio streamlining and a sustainability focus.
Yeastup secures $9.9m in Series A funding for new production site
Yeastup, a Swiss yeast-based ingredients company, has raised CHF 8.9m (approx. $9.9m) to support a new large-scale production site.
Yakult to close Shanghai, China, plant
The company will dissolve Shanghai Yakult, a subsidiary of Yakult China, and transfer its sales operations to a newly established branch.
PepsiCo awards $100,000 to Mexican culinary brand ¡Ya Oaxaca!
PepsiCo has announced ¡Ya Oaxaca! as the recipient of the $100,000 grand prize from its 2024 Greenhouse Accelerator.
Planet A Foods raises $30m in Series B funding to accelerate international expansion
Planet A Foods has closed a $30 million Series B equity funding round to support its international expansion.
Gavan Technologies raises $8m to commercialise plant-based fat solution
Gavan Technologies has raised $8m in Series A funding to support commercialisation of its plant-based fat solution, Fatrix.
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