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Fresh Inset has introduced the MCPBag, an active packaging solution designed to extend the shelf life of pears and reduce waste throughout the supply chain.

Australian biotech innovator All G is accelerating its entry into the global speciality protein market through a joint venture with France-based bioactives leader Armor Protéines, alongside the close of a $6.6m convertible note round.

Pow.Bio, an AI-driven continuous fermentation company, and Bühler Group, a global provider of food and advanced materials solutions, have partnered to bring an integrated continuous precision fermentation platform to market.

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has completed its acquisition of Provisur Technologies, a major provider of further-processing equipment for the global protein sector.

Spanish bakery solutions company Lasenor has debuted a clean label, texturizing protein specifically designed for commercial bakery applications, in collaboration with Israeli start-up Meala FoodTech.

The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), in collaboration with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), has released the country’s first safety guidance for cell-cultivated products (CCPs), commonly known as lab-grown meat.

Tracktile, a Canadian AI software company, has successfully raised $1.25 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative 'AI Operating System'.

Swedish biotech start-up Melt&Marble has raised €7.3 million in Series A funding, to scale production of its precision-fermented ‘designer fat’ ingredients.

Kroger has announced it will pay $350 million to Ocado Group following the closure of three automated warehouses that were part of their partnership.

Alpla Group has announced the establishment of a new recycling company focused on developing a food-grade high-density polyethylene recycling process.

Annick Verween, head of Biotope by VIB, told FoodBev and our sister site, New Tech Foods, more about the important role of incubators.

Smartek by Nektium aims to enhance the performance and application of botanicals in a range of supplements and functional food and beverage products.