< Previous50 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net FoodandDrinkInternational@fdiforum company/fdiforum Once more Food & Drink International provides your ultimate guide to the industry – making sure you’re informed on what’s going on and looking closer at what’s happening. Don’t forget to keep up to date via www.fdiforum.net! Online this month… www.fdiforum.net is the best place to for up-to-date food and drink industry news. Here’s a sneak peek at one of our latest stories. Plant-based food-tech start-up, Eat Just, has secured $200 million in a new funding round to bolster capacity, build brand and drive research and development. The investment that will be used to build capacity for Eat Just’s products; accelerate research and development programs and build its brands in key international markets. The funding round was led by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar; joined by private investment firm Charlesbank Capital Partners and Vulcan Capital, the investment arm of the estate of Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Paul G. Allen. The start-up, which has raised more than $650 million since its founding in 2011, will add QIA and Charlesbank to its Board of Directors. “We are very excited to work with our investors to build a healthier, safer and more sustainable food system,” said Josh Tetrick, co-founder and CEO of Eat Just. Diary Food & Drink April 8-9, Plant Based World Conference & Expo Europe, London 12-14, UK Food Shows, Birmingham 17-20, Alimentaria, Spain 18-20, FRUIT LOGISTICA SPECIAL EDITION, Germany 21-23, Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre, China May 11, UK Soft Drinks Conference, online 17-20, Alimentaria, online June 23-25, The Sweets & Snacks Expo, USA July 5-7, Food & Drink Expo, UK 11-13, Seafood Expo North America, USA August 26-28, The NAFEM Show, USA Stay in touch with Food & Drink International For more up to the minute information from the food and drink industry, visit Food & Drink International online at www.fdiforum.net. Keep up to date with Food & Drink International, and let us know what you think, by following us on Twitter at @fdiforum, at www.facebook.com/FoodandDrink International or by searching for fdiforum on LinkedIn. 50.qxp_Layout 1 30/03/2021 09:59 Page 1Maximise efficiency. Increase productivity. Reduce cost. Factory Packaging Automation & Robotics Whether you need a single case erector, robotics, a complete integrated system, or something in between, WestRock Automation provides a range of innovative packaging equipment to solve your unique challenges and increase your sustainability. Utilising a full consultancy approach, we work with you to create high-quality bespoke machinery solutions backed by top-class service support. Increase productivity and save on packaging material costs through automation. Reduce labour cost and void fill with intelligent technologies. Rely on our knowledge and expertise for bespoke packaging solutions. Warehouse Dispatch Automation Servicing & Engineering ©2021 WestRock Company. All rights reserved. westrock.com/automation-uk aps.uk@westrock.com 51.qxp_Layout 1 30/03/2021 09:24 Page 1Advanced Engineering MIDDLETON LTD l Inline High Shear Mixer l Top Entry High Shear Immersion Mixer l Bottom Entry High Shear Mixer l Sealed Bearing Mixer l 3 Stage High Shear Mixer l Dispersion Mixer l Fluid Mixers l AdPro mixer design and technology Trent Industrial Estate | Duchess Street || Shaw | Lancs | OL2 7UT | UK t: +44 (0)1706 759003 | e: info@aemixers.com | w: www.aemixers.com mixing is our business 52.qxp_Layout 1 30/03/2021 09:24 Page 1Next >