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Swiggy closes US$700m funding round led by Invesco as push into q-commerce gathers momentum
INDIA – Swiggy, a food-ordering and instant grocery delivery platform, has closed a US$700 million funding round led by asset manager Invesco, the company said in a…
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Anheuser-Busch ditches iconic logo for a new forward-looking alternative
USA – Anheuser-Busch, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, has updated its visual identity to highlight the new global purpose it first unveiled in…
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High intake of whole grains, bread associated with less severe Covid-19 symptoms for patients
MEXICO — Patients who frequently ate legumes, grains, bread and cereal are less likely to develop severe Covid-19 symptoms than did other patients who tested positive, a…
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Codex approval of steviol glycosides production technology to boost production of low-sugar foods
ITALY – International food standards body Codex Alimentarius has adopted the specifications for four different technologies for the production of steviol glycosides. The four production technologies approved by…
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PlantPlus completes acquisition of Canadian plant-based meat company Sol Cuisine
CANADA — PlantPlus Foods LLC has completed its acquisition of Canadian processor of tofu as well as fresh and frozen plant-based meat alternatives Sol Cuisine Ltd for approximately C$125 million…