Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Coca-Cola completes acquisition of Nigerian juice company Chi, Unilever’s new CEO vows focus on growth as turnover falls, and Kellogg backs MycoTechnology as part of $30m funding round

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Blue Diamond invests in US almond facility expansion, Emmi sees sales rise by 2.8% as organic growth hits 4-year high, and Crediton Dairy invests £12m to expand UK milk processing site.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: DSM forms joint venture with Nenter & Co to make vitamin E, AB InBev in partnership to create more sustainable barley varieties, and Phononic inks refrigeration deal with Pepsi Bottling Ventures.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Hershey announces package of environmental commitments, The London Distillery Company signs distribution deals in Asia, and Fonterra announces death of ex-chairman John Wilson, aged 54

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Asahi acquires Fuller, Smith & Turner’s drinks brands for £250m, Olam aims to unlock $1.6bn from sale of four business segments, Food and drink firms join Loop waste-free shopping platform.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Tetra Pak appoints Adolfo Orive as its new chief executive officer, Nestlé invests $14m in new Bonjorno coffee facility in Egypt, and Givaudan opens digital factory in Paris to accelerate innovation.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Packaging company RPC Group to be bought out for £3.3bn, Coca-Cola Western Europe’s Tim Brett is new Unesda president, and Bunge names Gregory Heckman as acting chief executive officer.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: FoodDrinkEurope ‘regrets’ support for EU’s dual quality bill, Glanbia Ireland and Royal A-ware to build 140m-euro cheese plant, and Parabel signs distribution deal in Canada for its Lentein ingredient.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Pladis appoints A Salman Amin as its global chief executive officer, Cake firm BBF aims to expand its operations after securing £40m, Smithfield Foods appoints COO as part of restructuring efforts

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Cargill invests $200m in Pakistan to grow across range of sectors, Scientists call for more research on sustainability of edible insects, PepsiCo teams up with Michael Bublé for Bubly Super Bowl ad

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Tetra Pak to offer colour digital printing for its carton packages, ADM acquires remaining 50% stake in grain trader Gleadell, and TNA appoints Jonathan Rankin as its new chief executive officer

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé reveals global strategy to make all its packaging recyclable, Danone leads $25.6m funding round in Indian brand Epigamia, and Diageo’s United Spirits sells its Four Seasons Wines unit in India.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Food industry warns of ‘dramatic’ consequences of no-deal Brexit, CP Foods looks to reduce plastic use as part of packaging pledge, Laird Superfood to grow product offer after $32m funding round

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Arla creates new organisation to drive innovation in dairy sector, AB InBev’s ZX Ventures invests in US tech company Pensa Systems, Orkla acquires the Pama porridge brand in Denmark from PepsiCo

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: ADM agrees to acquire Florida Chemical Company, BRF completes Argentine asset sale with deal for Campo Austral, and the UK becomes world leader for vegan food launches – research

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Constellation Brands posts 9.5% net sales rise during third quarter, Givaudan opens new $1.22m flavours centre in Morocco, and Groupe SEB to acquire coffee equipment maker Wilbur Curtis

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Fonterra offloads Farm Source livestock division to Carrfields, Yofix wins 100,000 euros through PepsiCo’s Nutrition Greenhouse, and TricorBraun acquires US flexible packaging producer Pacific Bag

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Mondelēz International plans to move headquarters into Chicago, Arla Foods sells German cheese factory to Belgium’s Vache Bleue, and Huhtamaki appoints Tetra Pak’s Charles Héaulmé as its new CEO.

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Gousto raises £18m in funding round part led by Joe Wicks, ‘No evidence’ to support health benefits of sweeteners – study, and Ardagh to expand Valparaiso beverage can end and tab plant

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Spanish confectionery firm Natra receives 142m euro takeover bid, Cargill second-quarter earnings down 20% as revenues shrink 4%, and UK supermarket meals could face calorie limits to combat obesity

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: UK government appoints Ben Elliot as food waste champion, Indorama Ventures acquires PET facilities in the US and Germany, and US wine marketplace Winestyr secures $3m in funding round

Martin White rounds up the day's biggest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Lamb Weston acquires Australian potato processor Marvel Packers, Nestlé plans to introduce meat-free Incredible Burger – reports, and Orkla acquires Danish bakery products manufacturer Easyfood