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





UK government to invest £15m in hub commercialising alt-proteins
The UK government has announced that it will invest £15 million to construct an innovation hub to accelerate the commercialisation of...
Aug 29, 2024


Fonterra expands Studholme site to meet growing demand for high-value protein
Fonterra will expand its Studholme facility in New Zealand's South Island, aiming to enhance production of high-value protein ingredients.
Aug 29, 2024


Yanmar acquires CLAAS India to enhance agribusiness portfolio
Yanmar has acquired CLAAS India, a manufacturer of agricultural machinery, through its subsidiary Yanmar Coromandel Agrisolutions.
Aug 27, 2024


AI chatbot enhances real-time supply chain insights through ambient IoT
Wiliot has launched WiliBot, a GenAI chatbot designed to facilitate natural-language interactions with IoT-connected products.
Aug 26, 2024


Research: Environmental case for vertical farming strengthens as study shows potential benefits for agriculture
A new study from the Universities of Surrey and Aberdeen has revealed that vertical farming could have significant benefits.
Aug 26, 2024


Nestlé invests €30m in cereal beverages line in Portugal
Nestlé has invested €30m to enhance its cereal drinks production line at its Avanca factory, the sole facility of its kind in Europe.
Aug 23, 2024


GEA presents new thermoforming packaging machine
GEA has introduced a new thermoforming packaging machine designed for small and medium-sized companies in the food sector.
Aug 23, 2024


Opinion: Improving data for better traceability and more effective recalls
Roger Hancock and Matt Regusci discuss the importance of improving traceability and recall effectiveness through better data management.
Aug 22, 2024


De Novo Foodlabs secures additional funding for animal-free lactoferrin ingredient
US precision fermentation specialist De Novo Foodlabs has announced an additional funding raise, bringing its total funding to $4 million.
Aug 22, 2024


Start-up of the month: Kelpi
We speak to Neil Morris, co-founder of Kelpi, a material innovation company harnessing the properties of seaweed to create biopackaging.
Aug 21, 2024


Heinz introduces hands-free robotic snack dipper for gamers
Heinz has launched a new solution for gamers, after research showed that 90% of gamers struggled to eat snacks while playing.
Aug 19, 2024


#2 Crunchtime podcast: Digital technologies to prevent fraud and counterfeit activity in F&B
Welcome to our second episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the expert.
Aug 16, 2024
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