Veganz has raised €7.1m ($8.2m) from new shares as part of an ongoing programme by the publicly listed vegan food producer and retailer.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a probe into Mars, focusing on alleged “deceptive trade practices”.

German food manufacturer Oetker Group has struck a deal to acquire local baking mixes and flours producer Kathi.

New Zealand’s fresh produce company T&G Global is up on the market as its “ultimate parent company”, BayWa, undergoes a transformation.

Atlantic Grupa has agreed to sell its sandwich business Montana Plus to local businessman Marko Gross for an undisclosed sum.

Second Nature Brands, the US-based snacks business that has bolstered its portfolio through M&A, has named Adam Butler as its new CEO.

Grupo Bimbo to close bakery in US The site does not have “the infrastructure and manufacturing capability to compete in the marketplace”, Bimbo said.

Eshbal has revealed plans to acquire half of New York-based Dare to Be Different Foods as the firm expands further into North America.

A “strategic transaction” proposition put forward by Kraft Heinz in May could well be about to emerge with a timely spin-off of assets.

The Compleat Food Group has made another acquisition, snapping up UK sandwich-filling maker Freshpak for an undisclosed sum.

Unilever has appointed Jochanan Senf as the CEO of Ben Jerry’s following the exit of former Dave Stever as the head of the subsidiary in March.

UK snacking giant Pladis said the investment is expected to boost brand growth and support infrastructure in the Northwest of England.