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GFI Europe is calling on the UK government to bolster its commitment to alternative proteins by investing £150m as part of the National Food Strategy.

Ence, a player in sustainable cellulose production and renewable energy, has launched its new range of cellulose-based packaging aimed at replacing traditional plastic in the food sector.

Final Boss Sour, a gaming-themed snack brand known for its healthier sour alternatives, has announced the successful completion of a $4 million Seed 2 funding round.

VMG Partners, a growth equity firm specialising in consumer brands, has successfully closed its latest fund, VMG Consumer VI, at a hard cap of $1 billion.

US energy drink start-up, Lucky Energy, has raised another $14 million in an oversubscribed Series A1 round.

Field Doctor, the science-driven, chef-made D2C frozen meal delivery service has announced it has attracted a significant investment.

Impossibrew has completed a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, raising over £1.2m – more than double its initial target of £500,000.

PepsiCo has announced ¡Ya Oaxaca! as the recipient of the $100,000 grand prize from its 2024 Greenhouse Accelerator.

GNT Group has announced the establishment of GNT Ventures, an independent investment firm aimed at collaborating with start-ups.