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GEA has unveiled the PowerPak 5000, a new thermoforming packaging machine for medium-sized food producers.

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.

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.

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.

The German government has published its new High-Tech Agenda including a Roadmap for Biotechnology, with a focus on accelerating alternative protein innovation.

At Vitafoods Europe 2026, FoodBev Media caught up with Chris Whiting, European Nutrition Category Manager at Synergy Flavours, to discuss the trends shaping the future of functional nutrition.

Valio has announced plans to relocate production from its Oulu factory to facilities in Riihimäki, Jyväskylä and Joensuu as part of a broader effort to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness. If implemented, the proposal would result in the closure of production operations at the Oulu site, although the distribution warehouse and several support functions, including sales operations, would remain at the premises. The company said the move is being driven by rising operating costs...

Koenig has launched the Industrie Rex Evo EC, a dough dividing and rounding machine that applies the suction-dividing principle to high-volume industrial production for the first time.

Schubert unveiled the latest generation of its automated top-loading packaging machines (TLM) last week at the Interpack 2026 trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Mars has announced a major £190 million investment into its factory in Slough, UK, where it produces chocolate for its Mars, Galaxy, Snickers and Maltesers brands, among others.

Diageo has officially opened its new Littleconnell Brewery in Newbridge, Kildare.

ADM has announced a multimillion-dollar investment to expand corn receiving capacity at its processing facility in Clinton, Iowa.