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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.

Nomad Foods has announced a £2.2 million investment in a new potato waffle production line at its Lowerstoft facility.

GEA has unveiled the PowerPak 5000, a new thermoforming packaging machine for medium-sized food producers.

Bühler has unveiled the next generation of two of its chocolate processing technology solutions: the Finer S Edition 26 five-roll refiner, and the ELK Edition 26 single-shaft conche.

A new report from the Food and Drink Federation highlights how confidence among UK food and beverage manufacturers has plummeted amid conflict in the Middle East, currently at its lowest level seen since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

In this Vitafoods Europe 2026 interview, Leena Uabumrungjit explains how Thai Union Ingredients converts tuna co-products into high-value nutrition through an integrated, controlled chain.

The German government has published its new High-Tech Agenda including a Roadmap for Biotechnology, with a focus on accelerating alternative protein innovation.

At Vitafoods Europe 2026, FoodBev Media caught up with Chris Whiting, European Nutrition Category Manager at Synergy Flavours, to discuss the trends shaping the future of functional nutrition.

Valio has announced plans to relocate production from its Oulu factory to facilities in Riihimäki, Jyväskylä and Joensuu as part of a broader effort to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness. If implemented, the proposal would result in the closure of production operations at the Oulu site, although the distribution warehouse and several support functions, including sales operations, would remain at the premises. The company said the move is being driven by rising