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Arla Foods has moved all of its European manufacturing sites onto renewable electricity, using long-term power purchase agreements to lock in supply and price.

e site features automated manufacturing, 16 dedicated flavour labs, and a forthcoming digital innovation suite, which includes augmented and virtual reality tools.

Tetra Pak says will invest €60 million in a new pilot plant in Sweden to accelerate the development of paper-based barrier technology for aseptic cartons

Alex de Vigan As food and beverage manufacturers face rising costs, tighter regulation and growing sustainability pressures, digital twins are emerging as a powerful tool for precision and performance. Alex de Vigan, CEO and founder of Nfinite, explores how real-time, data-driven simulations are transforming decision-making, resource efficiency and product quality across the industry. From energy costs to consumer demand for sustainability, few sectors operate under as much p

Del Monte Foods is set to close its fruit cannery in Modesto, California, marking the end of operations at a facility that has played a long-standing role in the agricultural economy of the state’s Central Valley.

French dairy giant Lactalis will close its South Brisbane milk plant in July 2026, shifting production to fewer modern sites as it reshapes its Australian network.

Emsland Group has announced the launch of Emjel LC 15, a new functional starch solution aiming to transform the production of vegan and vegetarian confectionery.

Chef Robotics explains why Robotics as a Service is gaining traction, offering food manufacturers a flexible, scalable alternative to traditional CapEx.

Meat group Vion has announced plans to permanently close its deboning facility in Hilden, Germany, citing ongoing structural changes in the meat market that are driving the need for consolidation.

The partnership marks Impossible's expansion into new protein-boosted products that are complementary to its meat alternatives, including grain-based breads and pasta.

Danish Crown plans to establish a new production facility in Vejen, creating 100 jobs as part of its strategy to enhance its pork processing capabilities.

M2 Ingredients, a vertically integrated functional mushroom grower based in California, US, is set to open its new M2 Center of Innovation next month – an advanced R&D lab designed to accelerate functional mushroom product development.