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Vivino – an online wine marketplace and app – has raised $155m in funding to support its expansion and investment into smarter artificial intelligence (AI).

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.

Uber Technologies has reached an agreement to acquire Drizly, a US alcohol ecommerce platform, for approximately $1.1bn.

Coca-Cola European Partners has joined the EV100 initiative, which brings together companies committed to accelerating the transition to electric vehicles.

Swedish coffee group Löfbergs has teamed up with 3D print company Sculptur to transform coffee production waste into new coffee stations.

Walmart has announced that it will be testing out grocery deliveries using a HomeValet’s smart box to keep food fresh outside of customer’s homes.

Alfa Laval has acquired Sandymount – a US-based beverage technology company with a unique and patented membrane technology to concentrate beer.

BrewDog has announced the opening of 102 new virtual bars this Friday, after UK pubs were forced to shut in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

An artificial ‘tongue’ that can taste subtle differences between drams of whisky could help tackle the counterfeit alcohol trade, scientists say.

Arla will trial automated 3D imagery systems on several of its UK farms, as the company aims to speed up the identification of animal welfare issues.

Arla Foods has developed a new artificial intelligence tool to better predict milk intake from farms, in a move to boost profitability and sustainability.

Kellogg, Accenture and Qualcomm have launched a solution that uses eye-tracking technology to determine the best way to stock shelves for retailers.