Danish food technology company SUMM Ingredients has raised €1.7 million in seed funding to accelerate the commercial launch of its multifunctional fermented protein ingredient, FermiPro®. The investment round included new investors EIFO and BoxOne alongside existing backers Kost Capital and Planetary Impact Ventures.
Ukrainian agri-food company MHP has successfully closed its acquisition of over 92% of Grupo UVESA’s share capital, marking a significant expansion into the Spanish market. The transaction, valued at €225 per share with potential contingent consideration of up to €21.43 per share, was completed following regulatory approvals from multiple jurisdictions.
OmniActive Health Technologies has secured Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance certification from NSF International for its manufacturing facilities in Pune and Hosur, India. The certification represents a significant quality milestone for the global botanical ingredients supplier.
A collaborative four-year project led by the Italian Space Agency is developing genetically modified rice varieties specifically designed for cultivation in space environments and extreme terrestrial conditions.
Arla Foods has announced a substantial investment of €59.4m to increase cream cheese production capacity at its Holstebro Dairy facility in Denmark, responding to accelerating global demand in the category.
Functional ingredients manufacturer BENEO has entered into a three-year partnership with international NGO Rikolto and climate technology firm CarbonFarm to promote sustainable rice production in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. The €800,000 initiative, funded by the Government of Flanders as part of the Flanders International Climate Action Programme, aims to train over 1,000 Vietnamese rice farmers in […]
Two recent scoping reviews have reinforced the scientific evidence supporting tocotrienols as neuroprotective agents, positioning the palm-derived vitamin E compounds as promising ingredients for brain health formulations.
The Ferrero Group will acquire WK Kellogg Co for $23.00 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of $3.1 billion. The transaction will bring WK Kellogg Co’s breakfast cereal portfolio under Ferrero’s ownership, including manufacturing, marketing and distribution operations across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
Mars, Incorporated has announced a five-year, $5 million investment in advanced agricultural science aimed at developing more resilient peanut varieties through its new Protect the Peanut Plan. The initiative addresses significant crop losses that prevent up to 30% of peanuts from reaching market, representing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses to farmers globally.
Global ingredient solutions provider Tate & Lyle has announced a strategic partnership with MassChallenge UK and MassChallenge Switzerland to support early-stage food and beverage entrepreneurs through the accelerator’s established innovation programmes.
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