The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions will unveil its new Bredel CIP hose pump for breweries and beverage producers at the Drinktec trade event in Munich, Germany, this month.

Taaleri Bioindustry – a bioeconomy growth investor under the Finnish Taaleri Group investment firm – has injected €10 million into plant-based dairy alternative manufacturer Finnish Food Factory.

DSM-Firmenich has announced significant changes to its executive committee, effective today (Monday 1 September 2025).

ADM is undertaking significant changes to its soy protein production network, aimed at improving operational efficiency and better serving its global customer base.

Danone North America has invested in its Minster, Ohio, yogurt facility, aimed at expanding production capacity to meet the demand for nutrient-rich yogurt products.

Investindustrial has agreed to acquire Kiremko, Idaho Steel Products and Reyco, recognised as key players in the manufacture of customised equipment for the food processing industry.

In this instalment of ‘Start-up of the month’ – which celebrates the lesser-known companies and their innovations – we speak to Ilya Preston, co-founder and CEO of PAXAFE, an AI-enabled, device-agnostic risk-management platform that reduces product loss, improves operational efficiency and optimises decision making for cold chain shippers and carriers.

This facility is part of the company's strategy to enhance its presence in Latin America and serve as a catalyst for product development and trend adaptation in the region.

Ehrmann Cornish Dairy has unveiled plans for a £20 million investment in a new state-of-the-art chilled dessert production facility at the Trewithen Dairy site in Glynn Valley, Cornwall.

Beverage technology company CO2Sustain is set to launch two new solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of the beverage industry.

Nestlé has developed a new patented technique aimed at revolutionising cocoa production, potentially increasing cocoa fruit yield by up to 30%.

Keychain, a start-up in the consumer packaged goods sector, has secured $30m in Series B funding, in a round led by Wellington Management, with participation from BoxGroup.