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Manufacturing
Premier Foods invests £19m in Ambrosia factory in Devon, UK
Premier Foods, a player in the UK food sector, has announced a £19 million investment in its Ambrosia factory located in Lifton, Devon.
Chapman’s injects more than $145m into Ontario ice cream manufacturing operations
Canadian ice cream maker Chapman’s has invested more than $145 million into its manufacturing operations in Ontario, Canada.
Campbell’s admits liability for violating Clean Water Act over 5,000 times
The Campbell Soup Supply Company, a division of US food giant Campbell’s, has admitted liability for violating the Clean Water Act at its canning factory in Napoleon, Ohio, at least 5,400 times.
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa reportedly cutting 680 jobs amid restructuring efforts
According to a report by Business Day, which cited Food and Allied Workers Union spokesperson Dominique Swartz, the company has initiated consultations with employees regarding retrenchments.
Krones makes acquisitions to enhance process technology and can handling capabilities
Krones has announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in GHS Separationstechnik and the full takeover of Can Systems Worldwide based in the Netherlands.
Mars to invest €1bn in EU manufacturing and innovation by 2026
This investment builds on the €1.5bn that Mars has invested in EU manufacturing over the past five years, and reflects its focus on sustainability, resilience and innovation.
California passes bill to ban PFAS in food packaging and other consumer goods
Lawmakers in California, US, have passed a bill to ban products that contain ‘intentionally added’ per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – widely known as ‘forever chemicals’.
Bunge and Bangkok Produce Merchandising forge blockchain partnership for sustainable soy supply
The collaboration will seek to implement a blockchain-based traceability system for soy and soy meal sourced from Brazil, marking a pivotal advancement for sustainability in the F&B supply chain.
GEA releases digital monitoring solution for dairy and beverage industries
GEA Group has launched its latest digital service product, the GEA InsightPartner EvoHDry.
Brainr secures €11m to drive digital transformation in food manufacturing
The investment marks the largest of its kind globally aimed at modernising sectors such as poultry, beef, pork and pre-cooked foods.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients expands R&D footprint in Singapore with application centre
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has unveiled a new state-of-the-art application centre in Singapore, aimed at enhancing its research and development capabilities.
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