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The project is designed to increase production capacity and product diversity in response to rising market demand for protein.

The strategic consolidation involves the closure of two breweries and the sale of a third, a move designed to concentrate resources on its remaining operational hubs.

The acquisition allows CookUnity to pivot from a static menu interface to a dynamic, content-driven marketplace, leveraging the dominance of short-form video in consumer decision-making.

The investment was led by U.S.-based RA Capital, with participation from new international investors Wild Radicals and Francis Family Funds, alongside continued support from existing investor EIFO.

Cash proceeds from the deal are estimated at approximately $65 million, contingent on fiscal year 2025 financial results for the Japanese unit. The transaction is projected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Italian industrial machinery giant SACMI has officially acquired a majority share in French packaging conglomerate Groupe Emballage Technologies, which comprises the operational entities Etpack, Sermatec, and Pactisoud.

The new facility is co-located with GNT’s commercial and marketing teams in the United Arab Emirates, creating a centralised hub for the company's "Exberry" colouring foods brand in the region.

The acquisition will integrate Hydract's proprietary technology into GEA's Valves & Pumps Business Unit (Division Pure Flow Processing), positioning the company to offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional pneumatic systems.