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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 facility, which initiated material feeding on 31 August 2025, marks a substantial expansion of Angel Yeast’s end-to-end production capabilities — from R&D to large-scale manufacturing.

The initiative is anchored by the reopening of its Food & Nutrition application laboratory in November 2025, which has been extensively renovated to foster cross-sector innovation.

The expansion follows a $55 million investment in 2024 at Ball’s Taloja plant near Mumbai, reflecting the company’s long-term strategy to increase capacity...

Angel Yeast has inaugurated a new, fully automated yeast protein production line at its Baiyang Biotechnology Park in Yichang, Hubei, China, marking a significant step in meeting rising global demand for sustainable protein solutions.

Tetra Pak has officially opened its new Product Development Centre (PDC) for Powder Process and Technology in Cholet, France, as demand surges for protein-based and powdered nutrition products across the global food and beverage industry.

Backed by the private equity investor Elysian Capital since 2021, Wholebake aims to position itself as the UK's most "capable and flexible bar" manufacturer through this significant investment.

Global packaging solutions provider Sidel has expanded its presence in West Africa with the opening of a new office in Ikeja, Lagos, underscoring its commitment to serving the region’s fast-evolving beverage and packaging markets.