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H2Ok Innovations raises $12m to scale AI-powered manufacturing sensors
H2Ok Innovations has secured $12.42 million in Series A funding led by Greycroft, with additional investment from 2048 Ventures and Construct Capital.
Coca-Cola FEMSA invests more than $110m into Mogi das Cruzes facility in São Paulo, Brazil
Coca-Cola FEMSA is investing more than BRL 600 million (approx. $110 million) into its production plant in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil.
Mars and Pairwise harness gene editing to combat cocoa crisis
In a move to bolster its cocoa supply chain amid challenges, Mars has partnered with gene-editing firm Pairwise to develop more resilient cocoa plants.
AeroFarms secures funding for expansion amid growing demand for microgreens
AeroFarms, a vertical farming company and microgreens supplier in the US retail market, has made major financial moves to strengthen its operations and support expansion.
BioMérieux unveils Gene-Up Pro HRM for rapid detection of heat-resistant moulds
BioMérieux, a manufacturer of in vitro diagnostics, has unveiled its latest develoment, the Gene-Up Pro HRM, a DNA-based test designed to detect heat-resistant moulds in beverages.
Fresh Del Monte and CMA CGM innovate cold chain logistics for banana and pineapple exports
Fresh Del Monte Produce has partnered with international logistics group CMA CGM to modernise the shipping of bananas and pineapples from the Philippines to Northeast Asia.
FloVision raises $8.7m to expand AI-powered analytics for protein processing
FloVision Solutions, a start-up developing AI-driven analytics tools for the global food industry, has raised $8.7 million in Series A funding to scale its technology and workforce.
4AG Robotics secures CAD $40m to enhance autonomous mushroom harvesting
4AG Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous harvesting technologies, has successfully closed a CAD $40 million Series B funding round, aimed at accelerating the adoption of its robotic systems in the mushroom farming sector.
Next level performance: Sidel to unveil world exclusive at Drinktec 2025
At Drinktec 2025, Sidel will inspire manufacturers to master production performance through innovation, expertise and partnership.
Opinion: Dinner of the future – What we’ll be eating in 2050
Mimi Morley, senior recipe development manager at HelloFresh UK, explores what the nation’s dinner tables will look like in years to come as we work toward a sustainable future.
Win-Win secures £3m in Series A funding for cocoa-free chocolate alternatives
Food tech company Win-Winhas successfully raised £3 million in a Series A funding round, marking a significant step in its mission to provide sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional chocolate.
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