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Trigo has raised $100m in an equity financing round led by Temasek and 83North, as it aims to scale the deployment of autonomous urban supermarkets.

Bobbie has announced the launch of a new research and development hub that is dedicated to enhancing infant nutrition, called Bobbie Labs.

Unilever has posted underlying sales growth of 10.6% for its third quarter, driven by price hikes which had "only a limited impact on volume".

Bega Cheese has announced that Paul van Heerwaarden has decided to step down after nearly six years as CEO, with Pete Findlay set to succeed him.

Campari Group has acquired a minority stake in global spirits incubator Catalyst Sprits, a shareholder in Howler Head banana-flavoured bourbon.

Carlsberg has posted organic revenue growth of 11.6% for its third quarter, after it was boosted by strong demand in Asia.

A unit of China Resources Beer has agreed to acquire a 55.19% stake in Guizhou Jinsha Jiaojiu Winery Industry for RMB 12.3bn (approx. $1.7bn).

Amalthea and Ausnutria had already been working together prior to the deal; however, the acquisition will allow the companies to combine their strengths.

Abbott Nutrition has announced plans to build a $500m nutrition facility in the US for speciality and metabolic infant formulas.

Fonterra has announced an investment to improve wastewater processing at its Te Awamutu site in New Zealand's Waikato region.

Lamb Weston is paying Meijer Frozen Foods €700m for the remaining 50% share in the business, comprising €525m in cash and €175m of its common stock. 

The packaged food giant has also announced plans to acquire the Seattle's Best Coffee brand from its Global Coffee Alliance partner, Starbucks.