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Global food company Cargill has reportedly acquired a Chinese soy processing facility via a judicial auction by placing a final bid of CNY421m ($62.1m).
Protein Industries Canada has announced an investment in a new technology platform designed to support and enhance farmer decision-making and expand the country’s plant-protein market opportunities.
Israel based company Phytolon has raised $4.1m in a funding round for its fermentation-based technology to manufacture plant-based food colours.
US-based food company Kraft Heinz has entered a definitive agreement with a US affiliate of Groupe Lactalis to divest its natural, grated, cultured and speciality cheese businesses for $3.2bn.
UK-based Banham Poultry has reportedly reopened its facility in Attleborough, Norfolk, which was closed after a major outbreak of Covid-19.
Highlander Partners’ portfolio company Bettera Brands has announced the acquisition of all the assets of US-based soft chew supplier Nutravail.
Nestlé China has announced plans to invest CNY400m ($58m) to boost sustainable agriculture and production in the country.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced plans to expand its lactoferrin production capacity in Veghel, the Netherlands, by 60 metric tonnes (mt) in 2022.
Speciality oils and fats business Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) has announced the opening of its shea butter processing facility in Tema, Ghana.
US-base poultry company Foster Farms has announced the re-opening of its Livingston poultry plant in California after receiving approval from the Merced Department of Public Health (MCDPH).
