Chick-fil-A will open its first permanent restaurants in the UK and Singapore later this year, marking the start of a combined $175 million investment in the two markets over the next decade.

Nestlé has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Malaysia with the addition of a new coffee concentrate production line at its Sri Muda factory, marking the company’s first such line in Asia.

Coca-Cola FEMSA is investing more than BRL 600 million (approx. $110 million) into its production plant in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil.

Vintage Coffee and Beverages Limited (VCBL) has announced plans to raise INR 215.76 crore (approx. $25.1 million) through a preferential issue of equity shares and convertible warrants.

Belgian foodtech start-up Koppie has raised pre-seed funding to develop a new coffee alternative made from fermented and roasted pulses.

Boost has secured €16 million in Series B funding to support its international expansion and product development in the unattended retail sector.

Popeyes UK has secured £43 million in new financing to support its ongoing expansion plans across the country.

Wellness Holding, the investment company of the Alessandri family – founders of fitness equipment brand Technogym – has invested in Italian premium mineral water producer Acqua Filette.

Nestlé has announced a BRL 500 million (approx. $88.3 million) investment in Brazil through 2028 to expand its coffee production, grow its fleet of Nestlé Professional machines and accelerate innovation in response to changing consumer habits.

KFC UK & Ireland has announced a £1.49 billion investment plan over the next five years, aimed at expanding its presence and creating more than 7,000 new jobs across the UK and Ireland.

Coca-Cola Consolidated has announced a $90m investment into a new, 400-square-foot distribution and warehouse facility in Columbus, Ohio, US.

Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has inaugurated a new soluble coffee facility in Linhares, Espírito Santo, marking a notable expansion in its manufacturing capabilities.