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Avery Dennison has made a significant advancement in sustainable packaging with the introduction of the industry's first RFID label recognised by the Association of Plastic Recyclers for its compatibility with the PET recycling stream.

Snack giant Pladis, owner of the McVitie’s and Jacob’s brands, has today announced a £68 million investment across its UK operations.

DSM-Firmenich has launched a new line of ModulaSense maskers aimed at improving the sensory profiles of its Vertis CanolaPro rapeseed protein isolate.

Junlebao Dairy, one of China's fastest-growing dairy companies, is set to significantly enhance its production capabilities in southern China with the introduction of a new high-capacity ultra high temperature system.

Pladis, the parent company of well-known brands such as McVitie’s and Godiva, has revealed the selection of 12 start-ups for its inaugural 2025 Accelerator Programme.

Alfa Laval has launched Clariot, an advanced AI-based condition monitoring solution designed specifically for hygienic process equipment, aimed at improving operational efficiency.

IFT has launched CoDeveloper, a new AI-powered research and development platform designed to streamline the product development process for food and beverage companies.

Canpack has launched of a PLN 440m (approx. $122m) expansion project at its beverage can production facility in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Solina, a player in the global savoury food solutions market, has announced its entry into the South American market through the acquisition of New Max Industrial, a Brazilian provider of savoury solutions, flavouring systems and natural colourants.

Lactalis USA will invest more than $75 million to modernise its manufacturing facilities in Walton and Buffalo, New York, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in the state's dairy sector.

The Hershey Company has announced plans to phase out artificial food dyes from its product line-up by the end of 2027, according to a report by Bloomberg.

The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show for Food & Beverage (EATS) will take place at the McCormick Place in Chicago, US, from 28-30 October 2025.