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JBS USA to invest $135m in new sausage plant in Iowa
JBS USA has announced plans to invest $135 million to build a new sausage production facility in Perry, Iowa.
Pot Noodle launches Flame Grilled Steak flavour
Pot Noodle, a leading player in the UK instant hot snack sector, has introduced a new flavour, Flame Grilled Steak, available exclusively at Asda this month before a broader rollout to major supermarkets later this summer.
Millow commissions new fermentation facility to produce ‘beef-like’ protein from mycelium and oats
Swedish food-tech start-up Millow has commissioned its first large-scale dry-state fermentation factory to produce its clean label protein, made from oats and mycelium.
Cranswick acquires sausage maker Blakemans for £32m
Cranswick has acquired sausage manufacturer James T Blakeman & Co for £32 million.
How the UK-EU agreement will impact the food and beverage sector
The UK government has secured a new agreement with the European Union, aiming to support British businesses, lower costs for consumers and add nearly £9 billion to the UK economy by 2040.
Mosa Meat seeks UK market approval for cultivated beef ingredients
Cultivated meat producer Mosa Meat has submitted its first application for market authorisation in the UK, marking a significant step in the commercialisation of cell-cultivated food products.
Roslin Institute develops stable pig fat cells for lab-grown meat
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute have made a significant breakthrough in the field of cultivated meat, developing a reliable and stable source of pig fat cells that could transform the industry.
Ishida launches x-ray system to elevate poultry bone detection
Ishida has launched the IX-PD-Poultry (IX-PD-45A2-P), a high-performance x-ray inspection system designed to enhance bone and contaminant detection in poultry processing.
How will the UK-US trade deal impact the food and beverage industry?
The recent trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States, known as the Economic Prosperity Deal, represents a significant shift in international trade relations, particularly for the food and beverage sector.
JBS to invest BRL 216m in four Seara units in Brazil, 278 new jobs to be created
JBS has announced a BRL 216 million (approx. $37.8 million) investment across four Seara units in Santa Catarina, Brazil, in a move set to generate 278 direct jobs in the state.
FDA approves CRISPR-edited pigs for human consumption in the US
In a landmark decision, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of gene-edited pigs developed by PIC (Pig Improvement Company) for human consumption.
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