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Vivici secures €32.5m in Series A funding for precision fermentation expansion
Vivici has raised €32.5 million in Series A funding to expand its precision fermentation dairy protein business.
OFI, Rikolto and GIZ launch ‘climate-smart’ cocoa project in Ecuador
The project aims to support farmers to mitigate against and adapt to the impacts of climate change on cocoa production.
Valio acquires Raisio’s plant protein business in €7m deal
Valio has acquired Raisio’s plant protein business, including the Härkis and Beanit fava bean brands and related fixed assets.
Cargill to close cocoa facility, impacting over 100 jobs
Cargill has announced plans to permanently close its cocoa and chocolate facility in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, this summer.
Oobli raises $18m in funding, partners with Ingredion to accelerate sweet proteins
Sweet protein start-up Oobli has partnered with global ingredients company Ingredion, as well as raising $18m in Series B1 funding.
Seven Sundays launches Little Crispies as a sustainable breakfast option
Seven Sundays has launched Little Crispies, a sorghum-based cereal designed to meet the growing demand for healthier breakfast options.
NoPalm Ingredients achieves milestone in sustainable oil production with yeast technology
NoPalm Ingredients has achieved fermentation of oils and fats from food industry side streams to an industrial scale of 120,000 litres.
FrieslandCampina’s Vivinal MFGM receives approval in Thailand
FrieslandCampina Ingredients' milk fat globule membrane ingredient, Vivinal MFGM, has been approved for use in infant formula in Thailand.
Givaudan partners with Dole to distribute upcycled green banana powder
Givaudan has signed an agreement to distribute an upcycled Green Banana Powder ingredient produced by Dole Specialty Ingredients.
DSM-Firmenich to divest stake in Feed Enzymes Alliance for €1.5bn
DSM-Firmenich has announced the sale of its stake in the Feed Enzymes Alliance to its equal partner Novonesis for €1.5 billion.
Ingredion announces $100m investment in Indianapolis facility to grow texture business
Ingredion has announced investments exceeding $100 million to enhance its Indianapolis, Indiana, US, facility.
