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

The European Commission has shared its 2040 strategy for agriculture and food, focusing on sustainability, competitiveness and resilience.

Valio has acquired Raisio’s plant protein business, including the Härkis and Beanit fava bean brands and related fixed assets.

Cargill has announced plans to permanently close its cocoa and chocolate facility in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, this summer.

Sweet protein start-up Oobli has partnered with global ingredients company Ingredion, as well as raising $18m in Series B1 funding.

SIG has officially inaugurated its first production facility for aseptic carton packs in India.

NoPalm Ingredients has achieved fermentation of oils and fats from food industry side streams to an industrial scale of 120,000 litres.

Packaging specialist Alpla has announced the opening of a new 24,000-square-metre plant in Chachoengsao, Thailand.

In this podcast, Tardioli explores the ongoing challenge of controlling Listeria outbreaks and the industry's approach to food safety.

DSM-Firmenich has announced the sale of its stake in the Feed Enzymes Alliance to its equal partner Novonesis for €1.5 billion.

Ingredion has announced investments exceeding $100 million to enhance its Indianapolis, Indiana, US, facility.

Open plant cleaning (OPC) is the bedrock of safe, successful food production.

Liberation Labs has successfully closed a $50.5 million funding round, supporting its mission to commercialise precision fermentation.