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BW Packaging has introduced the Hayssen X650, a long-dwell, bottom-fed flow wrapper.

The European Commission has published the results of a new Special Eurobarometer on food innovation, offering insight into how EU citizens view food ingredient and crop innovations made using advanced technologies such as fermentation and crop genomics.

Finnish insect protein company Volare has announced the completion of its first industrial-scale factory, alongside raising €7.1 million in new capital.

UK tofu brand The Tofoo Co has broken ground on a new production facility in Yorkshire, set to double its production capacity and support the company’s growth plans.

Israeli biotech company Brevel has signed a 50/50 joint venture agreement with Indian conglomerate The Wave Group to build a full-scale facility in North India, based on Brevel’s illuminated fermentation technology.

JBT Marel has launched Sta-Fresh Flowable Wax 4000, a concentrated pineapple coating.

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McCain Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods’ frozen potato processing business in Gujarat, India.

Tate & Lyle and BioHarvest Sciences have reported progress on their collaboration to develop ‘next-generation’ plant-based sweeteners, confirming that BioHarvest’s Botanical Synthesis platform can produce their targeted sweetening solution.

Carlsberg Britvic has proposed the closure of its Marston’s Brewery in Burton upon Trent, UK, in summer 2027, citing cask ale category decline.

SD Guthrie International, has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Liverpool.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant group, has introduced a series of enhancements to its Compass belt-fed optical sorter, including advanced backlight technology, three-way sorting capabilities and a new high-capacity model.