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UK flavour manufacturer JPL Flavours has officially inaugurated its new global headquarters in Bromborough, Wirral, following an £11 million investment.

Aluminium bottled water brand Re:Water, owned by Berrington Pure Spring Water, has announced a capital investment of £2 million to construct a new production facility in Herefordshire.

Currently under development at Prologis RFI DIRFT in Northamptonshire, the facility is scheduled to become operational in late 2027. XPO Logistics has been appointed to project manage the build and will subsequently operate the site.

Pacific Northwest dairy brand Alpenrose has announced a major restructuring of its manufacturing footprint, confirming plans to cease production at its facility in Clackamas, Oregon, effective 31 March 2026.

The partnership addresses critical bottlenecks in the biomanufacturing sector, specifically the high cost and time constraints associated with scaling products from the laboratory to industrial viability.

The expansion will see the company hiring additional staff to operate the new site, which is strategically designed to bolster export capabilities to high-demand markets, including Asia.

The launch addresses the dual pressures facing professional operators in the region: the rising consumer expectation for premium, customizable coffee quality and the operational imperative for sustainability and efficiency.

Global nutrition leader ADM and life sciences giant Bayer have announced a three-year extension of their strategic partnership in India, aimed at promoting sustainable soybean farming practices...