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Tate & Lyle and BioHarvest expand plant-based sweetener partnership
Tate & Lyle has expanded its collaboration with food-tech company BioHarvest Sciences, broadening the scope of their project to include multiple plant-based sweetener molecules.
Schubert unveils new TLM generation at Interpack 2026
Schubert unveiled the latest generation of its automated top-loading packaging machines (TLM) last week at the Interpack 2026 trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Mars injects £190m into manufacturing at Slough chocolate factory, UK
Mars has announced a major £190 million investment into its factory in Slough, UK, where it produces chocolate for its Mars, Galaxy, Snickers and Maltesers brands, among others.
How the UK can rethink food security in modern times
Vicky Grinnell-Wright, director of food tech and futures lead at Lloyds Corporate & Institutional Banking, suggests the UK reframes how it looks at food security to build resilience.
Oishii closes $150m funding round to scale tech-led indoor farming platform
Vertical farming company Oishii has announced the first closing of a $150 million Series C financing round, supporting the scale of its indoor Smart Farm model as the company increases production.
Meatly to build Europe’s largest cultivated meat facility with £10.4m Series A funding
Meatly has raised £10.4 million in Series A funding to support the construction of what it says will become Europe’s largest cultivated meat production facility.
Solar Foods joins one of Europe’s largest cross-border hydrogen valley projects to scale air-based protein production
Solar Foods is participating in the ambitious BalticSeaH2 initiative, one of Europe’s largest cross-border hydrogen valley projects.
Sidel debuts lightweight laser-blown edible oil bottle
Sidel has unveiled a next-generation edible oil bottle that signals a shift in how PET packaging is designed and manufactured.
ABF Ingredients plans Wisconsin expansion to support Ohly growth in North America
ABF Ingredients has announced plans to purchase land in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, as part of a major expansion.
Interview: McWin’s Martin Davalos on where food-tech investment is heading in 2026
In this exclusive interview, Martin Davalos, partner and head of food-tech at McWin, shares his view on the 2026 investment landscape.
Glebe Farm Foods invests in on-site paper packaging capabilities
Glebe Farm Foods has invested in a new on-site paper packaging machine, marking a positive step in its long-term ambition to explore more sustainable packaging options.
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