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UK creates cultivated meat regulatory sandbox, invests £1.6m
The UK government will create Europe’s first cultivated meat regulatory sandbox to improve the FSA's scientific knowledge about the food.
Marine Biologics secures funding to develop novel ingredients from Alaskan kelp
Marine Biologics, a company focused on macroalgae innovation, has secured funding from the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation.
Mart Frozen Foods opens $65m facility in Idaho’s food innovation hub
Mart Frozen Foods, a subsidiary of The Mart Group, has inaugurated a $65 million high-tech food manufacturing facility in Rupert, Idaho.
Aldi to invest over £30m to support dairy farming
Supermarket giant Aldi plans to invest over £30 million in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years.
Prinova upgrades New Jersey production site
Prinova Aromas, a division of the Nagase Group, has announced an investment in its New Jersey production site.
University of Edinburgh start-up develops 'smart' plastic to combat ocean pollution
A start-up from Edinburgh University has developed a plastic that self-destructs in marine environments without generating microplastics.
Cargill expands cocoa production in Indonesia to cater to growing Asian market
Cargill has launched a new cocoa production line at its processing plant in Gresik aimed at meeting demand for indulgent products in Asia.
Moët Hennessy buys minority stake in alcohol-free wine producer French Bloom
Moët Hennessy has acquired a minority stake in French Bloom, a producer of alcohol-free sparkling wines.
Kellanova injects £75m into British cereal production
Kellanova has announced plans to invest £75 million in its cereal factory in Wrexham, North Wales.
Lucky Energy raises $11.75m in oversubscribed Series A funding round
US energy drink company Lucky Energy has closed an oversubscribed $11.75m Series A funding round led by Brand Foundry Ventures.
Ferrero opens Illinois Kinder Bueno production facility
Ferrero North America has opened its new Kinder Bueno production facility in Bloomington, Illinois, US.
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