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Avansya, the joint venture (JV) company of global food company Cargill and Royal DSM, has started production of stevia sweeteners at its first commercial-scale fermentation facility in the US.
The Kellogg Company is set to expand the production capacity of its Pringles factory in Poland with an investment of €110m.
US-based chickpea pasta maker Banza has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round designed to spur growth.
US-based start-up Air Protein has announced a new type of meat, produced using airborne elements.
Swiss investment company Jacobs Holding has agreed to offload a 2.85% stake in Barry Callebaut to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
Ebro Foods' wholly owned subsidiary Riviana Foods has increased the production capacity of its microwaveable rice products by investing in its ready-to-serve rice plant in Memphis, US.
Swiss flavours and fragrances firm Givaudan has signed a deal to acquire US-based speciality ingredient and flavour company Ungerer for an undisclosed amount.
South African food company Tiger Brands is reportedly considering selling its processed meats business.
Nestlé has partnered with Dutch food ingredient firm Corbion to develop microalgae-based ingredients for plant-based products.
Arla Foods has unveiled plans to double the production of mozzarella cheese by expanding its Branderup Dairy in Denmark.
