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Danish industrial biotech company EvodiaBio has raised €6 million in a new funding round to accelerate expansion across European, North American and Asian markets, as well as to broaden applications of its fermentation-based aroma technology within the beverage sector.

Cannabis-infused beverages are moving from novelty to legitimate category contender, but with a fragmented policy landscape, the space remains a study in high potential and high risk.

Dutch cultivated meat company Meatable is ceasing operations and will dissolve its legal entity after failing to secure continued funding.

Lesaffre, a major player in fermentation and microorganisms, has expanded its Baking Center in Shanghai with the installation of new state-of-the-art industrial production lines.

Italian plant-based food specialist Valsoia is expanding its fermented food footprint and entering the dairy category with the acquisition of a majority stake in Slovenian kefir producer Kele & Kele.

A year of incredible innovation and industry events concluded in the historic and picturesque city of Paris, France, at Food Ingredients Europe 2025.

Alpla Group has announced the establishment of a new recycling company focused on developing a food-grade high-density polyethylene recycling process.

Mondelēz International has announced a PLN 620 million (approx. $169 million) investment in its long-standing biscuit manufacturing site in Płońsk, marking one of the company’s largest capital projects in Poland in recent years.

The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation to assess whether energy drinks company Red Bull has illegally restricted competition within the category.