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IMCD Group has officially opened a new Technical Centre in Istanbul, expanding its regional innovation and formulation capabilities across food and nutrition.

Cullen Sustainable Packaging is scaling up manufacturing operations following rising demand for sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions.

Atlantic Grupa has invested €11 million in hydration brand Waterdrop, acquiring a minority stake and securing a seat on the company’s investment committee, deepening an existing distribution partnership across Austria, Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia.

Canadian dairy cooperative Agropur has announced a sweeping investment plan of approximately $1 billion to modernise and expand key processing facilities in Eastern Canada.

Coca-Cola Consolidated is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Indiana with a $35 million investment.

Green Boy Group has led an early-stage investment in Fudi Protein, a US-based start-up producing alt-protein ingredients from alfalfa.

ABF Ingredients has announced plans to purchase land in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, as part of a major expansion.

FrieslandCampina is set to invest more than €90 million to expand its whey protein operations and upgrade production facilities in the Netherlands.

Functional drinks and supplements brand Neutonic has raised $6 million at a $60 million valuation as it steps up expansion across the UK and US retail markets.

UK dairy brand All Things has today announced an equity investment into its supply partner Yester Farm Daries, aiming to support the growth of its cottage cheese range.

Cargill has officially opened a new canola processing facility in Regina, as demand rises for both edible oils and low-carbon fuel inputs.

Glebe Farm Foods has invested in a new on-site paper packaging machine, marking a positive step in its long-term ambition to explore more sustainable packaging options.