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Fonterra is investing a further NZD 150m into its operations, building a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki, New Zealand.

The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria has announced plans to expand its investments in Nigeria over the next five years, with a further $1bn.

Veetee Foods, a global producer of ready-to-eat rice meals, plans to open a new production facility in Selma, North Carolina, US.

Bimbo Canada has announced the closure of its Québec City bakery by the end of the year.

French precision-fermented protein start-up Standing Ovation has raised €3.75 million in a Series A+ funding round.

Daily Crunch, a rapidly growing player in the snack food sector, has successfully closed a $4m funding round led by Launch Tennessee.

The facility, to be built in Jeddah’s Third Industrial City, will represent an investment of SAR 270 million (approx. $72 million).

Packaging firm Elopak has revealed plans to expand its capacity at its Little Rock production plant in a bid to accelerate growth. The...

British ready-to-drink bar-strength cocktail brand MOTH has closed a £4.6 million investment round led by venture capital firm Beringea.

Cal-Maine Foods has completed a strategic investment with Crepini, establishing a new egg products and prepared foods joint venture....

Supermarket giant Aldi has announced plans to invest £800 million over the next year to accelerate its expansion across the UK.

Functional beverage brand Odyssey has completed a $6m equity funding round, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.