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New study finds consumer acceptance of animal-free dairy products
More than 70% of consumers are willing to buy cheese made using precision fermentation, according to research by Formo and the University of Bath.
Drinkworks debuts new Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa and Malibu cocktail pods
Drinkworks has unveiled three new co-branded cocktail pods for use in the Drinkworks Home Bar system, as part of its latest partnership with Pernod Ricard.
Unilever and Co-op launch smart ice cream vending machine in UK
UK retailer Co-op has partnered with Unilever to launch a new smart ice cream vending machine in its Battersea Bridge Road store in London.
Deliverect raises $65m to further integrate online orders with delivery firms
Food tech start-up Deliverect has secured $65m in a Series C funding round, as it aims to simplify online food delivery management with its software.
Beverage dispensing firm Lavit secures investment from Branded
Beverage dispenser manufacturer Lavit has secured an undisclosed investment from investment firm Branded Strategic Hospitality (Branded).
NaturalShrimp to acquire assets of Hydrenesis Aquaculture
US-based aqua-tech company NaturalShrimp has signed a letter of intent to acquire the aquaculture assets of Hydrenesis Aquaculture.
Mondelēz unveils new impact investing platform
Mondelēz International has announced the launch of Sustainable Futures, an impact investing platform to support ventures addressing key global issues.
Duravant acquires bagging systems provider Votech
Duravant – a provider of engineered equipment and automation solutions – has acquired Votech, a manufacturer of bag filling machines and palletising.
Bühler debuts new cooling die for meat alternatives
Bühler has announced the launch of PolyCool 1000, a new high-capacity cooling die for high-moisture plant-based meat substitutes.
Wine ecommerce platform Vivino secures $155m in funding
Vivino – an online wine marketplace and app – has raised $155m in funding to support its expansion and investment into smarter artificial intelligence (AI).
Food gene-editing firm Pairwise raises $90m in funding round
Agtech start-up Pairwise has secured $90m in a Series B funding round, as it looks to develop and bring genetically enhanced produce to North America.
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