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Om Mushrooms, a US-based functional mushroom company, has secured a $6.5 million line of credit from JPalmer Collective.

L Catterton has announced the acquisition of Good Culture, a rapidly growing cottage cheese brand, in a deal valued at more than $500 million.

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.