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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry





World’s first LEED-certified beef harvest facility opens for American Foods Group
The completion of the world’s first LEED-certified beef harvest facility marks a significant milestone for America’s Heartland Packaging, a subsidiary of American Foods Group (AFG).
Aug 12, 2025


THG Group sells Claremont Ingredients to Nactarome in £103m deal
MyProtein owner THG Group has agreed to sell its Claremont Ingredients business to international flavour specialist Nactarome for £103 million.
Aug 11, 2025


Restructuring at UK Walkers crisp sites could impact over 500 jobs
Proposed restructuring plans across four UK manufacturing plants for PepsiCo’s Walkers crisps could be set to impact over 500 jobs. The...
Aug 8, 2025


Protein Works opens £10m facility in Liverpool, UK
Protein Works, a player in the UK health and wellness sector, has inaugurated its new headquarters, the PW Campus, in Speke, Liverpool.
Aug 8, 2025


BioMérieux unveils Gene-Up Pro HRM for rapid detection of heat-resistant moulds
BioMérieux, a manufacturer of in vitro diagnostics, has unveiled its latest develoment, the Gene-Up Pro HRM, a DNA-based test designed to detect heat-resistant moulds in beverages.
Aug 7, 2025


4AG Robotics secures CAD $40m to enhance autonomous mushroom harvesting
4AG Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous harvesting technologies, has successfully closed a CAD $40 million Series B funding round, aimed at accelerating the adoption of its robotic systems in the mushroom farming sector.
Aug 5, 2025


Utz Brands to close Grand Rapids facility in 2026
Utz Brands, a player in the US snack food industry, has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids by early 2026.
Aug 4, 2025


Ardagh Glass Packaging introduces 300g lightweight glass wine bottle
Ardagh Glass Packaging Europe, a subsidiary of Ardagh Group, has unveiled a new 300g lightweight glass wine bottle, marking a significant advancement in sustainable packaging solutions for wine.
Jul 31, 2025


Mars opens $240m Nature's Bakery facility in Salt Lake City
Mars, Incorporated has officially inaugurated a new $240 million manufacturing facility for its Nature's Bakery brand in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Jul 31, 2025


Opinion: Delivering on time and spec in turbulent times
Ben Beattie, director at Forbeats, explains how partnering with an experienced toll processor can offer the flexible capacity, technical know-how and end-to-end support needed to meet demand, maintain quality and stay ahead in an unpredictable landscape.
Jul 31, 2025


EB-EYE with AI and AV-MultiView technology: A new paradigm in empty bottle inspection
Antares Vision Group will unveil EB-EYE, the next generation of empty bottle inspection system, at this year's Drinktec (Hall A6, Booth 350).
Jul 31, 2025


FrieslandCampina divests Romanian operations to Bonafarm Group
In a move to streamline its European operations, FrieslandCampina has announced the sale of its Romanian subsidiary to Bonafarm Group, a player in the regional food and beverage sector.
Jul 31, 2025
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