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Finnish food technology scale-up Hailia has unveiled a new strategic partnership aimed at enhancing its international presence and expanding the licensing of its innovative technology.

Olymel has announced a $142 million expansion of its La Fernandière plant in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, with construction set to begin in the coming days and operations expected to start in spring 2026.

A new report from Circana reveals a significant shift in European consumer behaviour, highlighting a growing appetite for indulgent food experiences that provide emotional and mental relief amidst ongoing economic and global challenges.

Switzerland-based Harvest Group has committed $500 million to convert up to 300,000 hectares of pastureland into productive agricultural land across rural Kazakhstan.

Ence, a player in sustainable cellulose production and renewable energy, has launched its new range of cellulose-based packaging aimed at replacing traditional plastic in the food sector.

French food-tech start-up Fungu’it has secured €4 million in funding to accelerate industrial-scale production of its natural flavourings made from agricultural by-products.

Dole UK has partnered with AgriSound, a UK-based agri-tech firm specialising in pollination monitoring, to launch a pilot study aimed at improving fruit production through advanced pollination insights.

Dutch food-tech scale-up MaGie Creations has introduced what it claims is the world’s first emulsifier made from upcycled brewer’s grain.

Polysense, a Belgian technology start-up specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) for the food sector, has successfully raised €2 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative solutions aimed at reducing waste and improving efficiency in food production processes.

A new study launched by the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA), funded by EIT Food, has found that farmers can produce ‘significantly more food for less’ by transitioning to regenerative practices.

Akorn Technology, a producer of natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has launched a new edible coating for cucumbers designed to extend shelf life and replace single-use plastic wraps.

US senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Lisa Murkowski have reintroduced the Opposing the Cultivation and Trade of Octopus Produced through Unethical Strategies (OCTOPUS) Act.