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At the Interpack 2026 trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, FoodBev Media caught up with SMI’s sales director, Fabio Sisimbro, to chat about the company’s recent innovations in food and beverage packaging technology.

Industrial technology company ABB has expanded its ACS580 drive range with new IP66 and UL Type 4X-rated variants designed for use in demanding food, beverage and agricultural environments.

Momo Kombucha is significantly expanding its production capabilities with the introduction of custom-designed fermentation vessels and a move to a new purpose-built brewery.

Louis Dreyfus Company is investing in the construction of a new plant to process sunflower seeds and soybeans at the site of its existing facility in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.

Crisp Power Protein Pretzels has invested $15 million in a new production facility in Stafford, Texas, marking a significant expansion of its US operations as the high-protein snack brand seeks to meet growing consumer and retailer demand.

Hangyo Ice Creams has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy.

SunOpta has announced the opening of a newly expanded production line for ‘better-for-you’ fruit snacks at its facility in Omak, Washington, US.

Munson Machinery has introduced a new sanitary paddle blender designed to blend, de-agglomerate and disperse a wide range of food ingredients.

Frozen potato products manufacturer Lamb Weston has announced plans to close its production facility in Broekhuizenvorst, the Netherlands.

At Interpack 2026, Sidel showcased its latest innovations, from complete lines to high-efficiency equipment, designed to master growing packaging and production complexity.

Sustainable fats and oils start-up Sun Bear Biofuture has completed its first successful production run at less than 10% of the industry’s average set-up cost, utilising its new £25,000 automated pilot facility.

Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has formed a joint venture with WNC Capital Holdings to expand the production of savoury food solutions in the Philippines.