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SunOpta invests $25m in fruit snack production at Washington, US, facility
SunOpta has announced the opening of a newly expanded production line for ‘better-for-you’ fruit snacks at its facility in Omak, Washington, US.
Munson introduces sanitary paddle blender with dual intensifiers for challenging food applications
Munson Machinery has introduced a new sanitary paddle blender designed to blend, de-agglomerate and disperse a wide range of food ingredients.
Lamb Weston plans closure of Netherlands production facility as part of supply chain optimisation strategy
Frozen potato products manufacturer Lamb Weston has announced plans to close its production facility in Broekhuizenvorst, the Netherlands.
Sidel masters packaging and line complexity at Interpack 2026
At Interpack 2026, Sidel showcased its latest innovations, from complete lines to high-efficiency equipment, designed to master growing packaging and production complexity.
Sun Bear Biofuture completes first production run at £25k pilot plant
Sustainable fats and oils start-up Sun Bear Biofuture has completed its first successful production run at less than 10% of the industry’s average set-up cost, utilising its new £25,000 automated pilot facility.
OFI forms JV with WNC to expand savoury solution development in the Philippines
Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has formed a joint venture with WNC Capital Holdings to expand the production of savoury food solutions in the Philippines.
Nomad Foods invests £2.2m in Lowestoft waffle production site
Nomad Foods has announced a £2.2 million investment in a new potato waffle production line at its Lowerstoft facility.
GEA unveils PowerPak 5000 thermoformer for mid-range food packaging
GEA has unveiled the PowerPak 5000, a new thermoforming packaging machine for medium-sized food producers.
Bühler presents next generation of chocolate processing solutions
Bühler has unveiled the next generation of two of its chocolate processing technology solutions: the Finer S Edition 26 five-roll refiner, and the ELK Edition 26 single-shaft conche.
FDF calls on UK government to support F&B manufacturers amid sector ‘crisis’
A new report from the Food and Drink Federation highlights how confidence among UK food and beverage manufacturers has plummeted amid conflict in the Middle East, currently at its lowest level seen since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Thai Union Ingredients' vision for sustainable upcycling at Vitafoods Europe 2026
In this Vitafoods Europe 2026 interview, Leena Uabumrungjit explains how Thai Union Ingredients converts tuna co-products into high-value nutrition through an integrated, controlled chain.
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