The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
Sustainability
FrieslandCampina launches electric milk transport initiative in the Netherlands
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has taken a significant step towards sustainable dairy logistics with the recent opening of a fast-charging station for an electric milk transport truck in Gerkesklooster.
JBT Marel unveils Efficient Agitation Retort to enhance food packaging sustainability
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.
Seafood robotics company Shinkei Systems secures $22m in Series A funding
Shinkei Systems, a US-based seafood robotics company, has successfully raised $22 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Founders Fund and Interlagos.
Interview: How Dissolved Air Flotation is shaping modern water treatment
To learn more about DAF’s role in modern treatment strategies, FoodBev spoke to Kenda Al Shamas, product manager for wastewater treatment in Iberia at Xylem, about where it fits into today’s water treatment landscape and the key trends shaping its development.
Hailia secures new partnership to accelerate international growth in seafood industry
Finnish food technology scale-up Hailia has unveiled a new strategic partnership aimed at enhancing its international presence and expanding the licensing of its innovative technology.
Olymel to invest $142m in Trois-Rivières facility expansion
Olymel has announced a $142 million expansion of its La Fernandière plant in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, with construction set to begin in the coming days and operations expected to start in spring 2026.
Report: European consumers embrace indulgent experiences amid economic pressures
A new report from Circana reveals a significant shift in European consumer behaviour, highlighting a growing appetite for indulgent food experiences that provide emotional and mental relief amidst ongoing economic and global challenges.
Harvest Group invests $500m into agricultural regeneration in Kazakhstan
Switzerland-based Harvest Group has committed $500 million to convert up to 300,000 hectares of pastureland into productive agricultural land across rural Kazakhstan.
Ence launches production of cellulose-based renewable packaging with €12m investment
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.
Fungu’it raises €4m to scale up fungi-based natural flavour production
French food-tech start-up Fungu’it has secured €4 million in funding to accelerate industrial-scale production of its natural flavourings made from agricultural by-products.
Dole UK and AgriSound launch pilot study to enhance pollination insights for fruit production
Dole UK has partnered with AgriSound, a UK-based agri-tech firm specialising in pollination monitoring, to launch a pilot study aimed at improving fruit production through advanced pollination insights.
- Page 11