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PepsiCo inaugurates new canning line in Romania following $8.5m investment
PepsiCo has inaugurated a new beverage canning line at its Dragomirești-Deal plant in Ilfov County, Romania, following an $8.5 million investment.
Celleste Bio unveils lab-grown cocoa butter to help stabilise chocolate supply
Cocoa tech start-up Celleste Bio has introduced what it says is the world’s first chocolate-grade cocoa butter made using plant cell culture technology, a development that could help make the chocolate industry more climate-resilient.
Coca-Cola appoints tech entrepreneur and PayPal co-founder to board of directors
Levchin brings a wealth of experience in tech and entrepreneurship, having co-founded Confinity, which later evolved into PayPal.
GFI APAC joins forces with World FoodTech Council to accelerate alt-protein innovation
The Good Food Institute (GFI) Asia Pacific has initiated a partnership with South Korea’s World FoodTech Council, focused on accelerating domestic alternative protein innovation.
New food-tech start-up Lasso launches, backed by $6.5m funding raise
A new US food-tech company, Lasso, has been launched by the team behind plant-based meat start-up Tender Food, supported by $6.5 million in new funding.
Arla achieves milestone in sustainability with heat pump technology
Arla has made strides in reducing supply chain emissions through the implementation of high-temperature electric heat pump tech at its AKAFA milk powder site.
Foreverland expands chocolate alternative production capacity, launches new protein snacks
Italian food-tech company Foreverland, a producer of cocoa-free chocolate alternatives, has expanded its production capacity with the opening of its first manufacturing plant in Puglia, Italy.
Spx Flow introduces SteamRecycle technology for sustainable UHT processing
Spx Flow has launched a new technology, SteamRecycle, aimed at improving sustainability in ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing for the dairy, nutritional and plant-based beverage sectors.
Xylem highlights the role of DAF in food and beverage wastewater treatment
Xylem’s DAF systems remove solids, oils and FOG from food amd beverage wastewater. Mohamed Sameh discusses its role in managing seasonal loads at Drinktec 2025.
Mars and Cargill accelerate renewable energy partnership
Mars and Cargill are accelerating the development of more than 224MWac of new renewable energy capacity through five virtual power purchase agreements (PPA) in Poland, signed with GoldenPeaks Capital.
Saveggy introduces additive-free, edible plant-based coating for fresh produce
Swedish food-tech start-up Saveggy has introduced an additive-free, edible plant-based coating for fresh produce, designed to provide an alternative to plastic packaging.
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