Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Texas-based brewer Four Corners acquired by Constellation Brands, Bacardi in global collaboration to reduce single-use plastic waste, and Sensient Technologies acquires Canadian firm Mazza Innovation.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: JM Smucker in $375m deal to sell Pillsbury and other baking brands, PepsiCo revenue up thanks to its Frito-Lay unit in North America, and Tetra Pak now secures 50% of its electricity from green sources.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: US private equity firm continues confectionery push with new deal, Plant-based product claims rise by 62% between 2013 and 2017, and European vending manufacturers in zero-sugar hot drinks pledge.

Tesni Roberts rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: GMA calls for legislature to push for labelling transparency, Ball Corporation to close its can packaging site in Cuiabá, Brazil, and Roquette acquires US caramel colours manufacturer Sethness.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Australian wine partnership in $6.6m technology funding pledge, Emmi targets 25% reduction in its global CO₂ emissions by 2020, and Canada’s wine sector to benefit from over $9m in investment.

Harriet Jachec rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: The Scottish government unveils a Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan, Bell Flavors & Fragrances opens sites in Indonesia and Thailand, and Nestlé opens wind farm to power half of its UK and Ireland factories.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé responds to Third Point’s pressure to boost profitability, Bosch confirms plans to offload its packaging machinery division, and California-based Califia Farms gains over $50m in funding.

Jules Scully rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Sugar tax: California rules out any new taxes on soda until 2030, BRF targets $1.2bn asset sale as restructuring plans are approved, and Tesco and Carrefour announce long-term ‘strategic alliance’.

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Coca-Cola Femsa in $250m deal to acquire Montevideo Refrescos, Grupo Bimbo closes Mankattan deal, growing presence in China, and Greenhouse farming start-up BrightFarms secures $55m.

Martin White rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Nestlé invests $12m in new Jamaica distribution facility, Report raises fresh questions about food certification schemes, and Kroger partners with Nuro to trial autonomous delivery service