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Del Monte Foods to close Modesto fruit cannery, impacting up to 1,800 workers
Del Monte Foods is set to close its fruit cannery in Modesto, California, marking the end of operations at a facility that has played a long-standing role in the agricultural economy of the state’s Central Valley.
Lactalis to shutter Brisbane milk plant and redirect production
French dairy giant Lactalis will close its South Brisbane milk plant in July 2026, shifting production to fewer modern sites as it reshapes its Australian network.
Emsland Group aims to set ‘new standard’ for vegan and vegetarian gummies with starch solution
Emsland Group has announced the launch of Emjel LC 15, a new functional starch solution aiming to transform the production of vegan and vegetarian confectionery.
Embracing robotics as a service (RaaS) in the food manufacturing industry
Chef Robotics explains why Robotics as a Service is gaining traction, offering food manufacturers a flexible, scalable alternative to traditional CapEx.
Vion plans permanent closure of Hilden deboning site amid market consolidation
Meat group Vion has announced plans to permanently close its deboning facility in Hilden, Germany, citing ongoing structural changes in the meat market that are driving the need for consolidation.
Impossible Foods joins forces with yeast protein start-up Equii
The partnership marks Impossible's expansion into new protein-boosted products that are complementary to its meat alternatives, including grain-based breads and pasta.
Danish Crown expands operations with new facility amid growing pork demand
Danish Crown plans to establish a new production facility in Vejen, creating 100 jobs as part of its strategy to enhance its pork processing capabilities.
M2 Ingredients to unveil new functional mushroom innovation lab
M2 Ingredients, a vertically integrated functional mushroom grower based in California, US, is set to open its new M2 Center of Innovation next month – an advanced R&D lab designed to accelerate functional mushroom product development.
Lamb Weston to close Munro, Argentina plant, consolidate Latin America production
Lamb Weston is closing its Munro, Argentina, manufacturing facility as part of a broader strategy to improve profitability and operational efficiency across its global manufacturing network.
AB InBev to reacquire stake in US metal container operations for $3bn
The transaction is valued at approximately $3 billion and is expected to enhance AB InBev's operational control over its packaging facilities, which are critical to its supply chain.
Bactolife secures over €30m in funding for gut-friendly Binding Proteins
Bactolife, a start-up based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has raised over €30 million in Series B funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its precision-fermented Binding Proteins innovation.
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