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

Canpack has launched of a PLN 440m (approx. $122m) expansion project at its beverage can production facility in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show for Food & Beverage (EATS) will take place at the McCormick Place in Chicago, US, from 28-30 October 2025.

JBT Marel’s tray sealing technology provider, Proseal, has unveiled the new XTP Automatic Tray Sealer for medium-sized production...

JBT Marel, a provider of technology solutions for the food and beverage sector, has introduced its new Efficient Agitation (EA) Retort, a patented innovation aimed at improving packaging flexibility and sustainability for ready-to-eat and ready-to-drink products.

Industrial automation firm Sojo Industries has raised $40 million in financing from S2G Investments to expand its modular robotic packaging systems and track-and-trace software.

Danone Canada has invested $9 million to begin manufacturing individual yogurt cups using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) at its Boucherville plant in Québec.

Ence, a player in sustainable cellulose production and renewable energy, has launched its new range of cellulose-based packaging aimed at replacing traditional plastic in the food sector.

KM Packaging has introduced a new lidding film specification, K-Peel 4G, designed to meet the evolving needs of the food packaging sector.

Akorn Technology, a producer of natural coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables, has launched a new edible coating for cucumbers designed to extend shelf life and replace single-use plastic wraps.

Packaging and labelling technology provider Heidelberg has unveiled the Cartonmaster CX 145, a very large format (VLF) press targeting growth segments in folded carton printing.

Jenny Stanley, managing director at Appetite Creative, explains how companies can leverage engagement with consumers by utilising AI to create dynamic digital connections and conversations, while also gaining important data and building brand authority.

Mondelēz International has filed a lawsuit against retail chain Aldi, alleging that the retailer has ‘blatantly’ copied the packaging designs for several of Mondelēz’s well-known cookie and cracker brands.