The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

ABF Ingredients (ABFI) has announced a major 65 million dollar investment to construct a state-of-the-art Ohly manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, significantly expanding its North American production capacity and establishing a strategic regional campus.

Global ingredient supplier Green Boy Group has led an early-stage investment in Fudi Protein to accelerate the commercialisation of RuBisCO, a highly functional, complete plant protein extracted from alfalfa using a localised processing model.

Prodalim has acquired food-tech company Better Juice to integrate its proprietary enzymatic sugar reduction technology, marking a strategic expansion into the $1.8 billion global taste modulation market.

Dohler Group has launched a recommended cash offer for Treatt PLC at 305p per share, representing a 48% premium and providing the flavour specialist with the scale and resources of a global ingredients leader.

Siete Foods has expanded its gluten-free tortilla portfolio with the launch of Organic Yellow Corn and Sourdough Style varieties, targeting a nationwide retail rollout in late April.

GNT Group has established its first dedicated office and application laboratory in Shanghai to provide localised support for China’s rapidly growing plant-based and clean-label food and beverage sectors.

Swiss food-tech startup Cosaic has raised $6 million in seed funding to scale its yeast fermentation platform and accelerate the market entry of clean-label ingredients designed for creaminess and stability.

Pharmactive Biotech Products has launched Kyoh, a standardised rocket leaf extract designed to support hair follicle function and address the growing demand for targeted nutricosmetic solutions in the hair health sector.