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

For the first time, a coalition of UK farmers, processors, retailers and foodservice operators has formed a new steering group aimed at enhancing sustainability and resilience across the dairy sector.

Futamura UK, a manufacturer of sustainable cellulose films, has invested £15 million in its Wigton, Cumbria, facility.

Daria Pashkova, product and marketing manager at Ohly, a global provider of specialty yeast-based ingredients for the food, health, animal health and bionutrients industries, looks at how manufacturers throughout the food industry can navigate the current cocoa shortage .

Cargill has announced a transformation of its global cocoa supply chain, implementing a series of investments aimed at reducing carbon emissions, minimising waste and enhancing operational efficiency.

Cambodian rice brand Ibis Rice has launched a new innovation: bean and rice cakes, providing a natural source of protein and fibre in a convenient snacking format.

The Rainforest Alliance's latest annual report reveals a significant shift in agricultural practices aimed at enhancing sustainability and resilience within multiple sectors.

IFF has launched Choozit Lift, a groundbreaking culture aimed at transforming the production of semi-hard cheeses.

Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has taken a significant step towards sustainable dairy logistics with the recent opening of a fast-charging station for an electric milk transport truck in Gerkesklooster.

JBT Marel, a provider of technology solutions for the food and beverage sector, has introduced its new Efficient Agitation (EA) Retort, a patented innovation aimed at improving packaging flexibility and sustainability for ready-to-eat and ready-to-drink products.

Shinkei Systems, a US-based seafood robotics company, has successfully raised $22 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Founders Fund and Interlagos.

To learn more about DAF’s role in modern treatment strategies, FoodBev spoke to Kenda Al Shamas, product manager for wastewater treatment in Iberia at Xylem, about where it fits into today’s water treatment landscape and the key trends shaping its development.