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Beverage development company Flavorman has broken ground on the site of its new beverage facility expansion in Louisville, US.

Plant-based dairy company Ripple Foods has raised $60m in a Series E funding round led by Rage Capital, Ajax Strategies and S2G Ventures.

Tyson Foods has announced that it will invest $300 million to construct a new fully-cooked facility in Danville, Virginia.

Taylor Farms has made an investment in Pure Green farms, which grows, packs and ships leafy greens year-round from its hydroponic farm in Indiana.

London coffee brand Grind has announced it has raised £22 million ($30m) during an investment round led by entrepreneur Richard Koch.

Bond Bakery Brands has strengthened its sweet goods platform after investing in Coco Bakery, a manufacturer of macaron and premium baked products.

Nestlé has announced an investment of $70m in its Burlington factory to begin the production of Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough.

Coca-Cola Isreal (CBC) will invest up to $2 million in the development of Biomilk's innovative technology and cultured milk products.

US non-alcoholic brewer, Athletic Brewing Company, has closed a $50m funding round to expand its brewing capacity in response to growing consumer demand.

Nestlé has announced plans to invest $100m into the expansion of its frozen foods facility in Cherokee County, South Carolina.

Mondelēz International has announced an around €50m investment to rebuild its bakery plant in Jussy, France, following a fire at the site last September.

Tiny Organics has raised $11m in a Series A funding round, as it aims to increase consumer awareness of its baby and toddler food brand and expand its team.