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Bühler Group introduces OptiBake technology to enhance wafer production
Bühler Group has launched OptiBake, an inductively heated wafer oven designed to improve energy efficiency and production quality in the wafer industry.
Nestlé strengthens R&D with new biotechnology and deep tech initiatives
Nestlé has announced a strategic overhaul of its R&D operations, focusing on enhancing its capabilities in biotechnology and establishing a pioneering centre for deep tech.
Research: 41% of F&B manufacturers scale back investment amid low confidence and rising costs
A recent report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealed a significant contraction in investment among food and drink manufacturers, with 41% of businesses scaling back their growth expenditures.
Ishida launches tray sealer for high-volume production
Ishida Europe has launched a new tray sealer, the QX-800, aimed at improving throughput, efficiency and energy use in high-volume food packaging operations.
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.
Daisy Lab breakthrough yields high levels of lactoferrin through precision fermentation
Daisy Lab, a New Zealand-based precision fermentation company, has achieved a major milestone in the production of bovine lactoferrin, a valuable bioactive protein with growing global demand.
Valio to invest €30m in Finnish cheese maturation facility
Valio is investing €30 million to expand its cheese maturation capacity at the Joensuu production plant in Finland.
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.
Sun Chemical launches sustainable smart farming facility for spirulina production
Sun Chemical has unveiled a new edible algae cultivation facility in California, US, operated by its subsidiary Earthrise Nutritionals.
Liberation Labs partners with Vivici to address growing protein demand
Liberation Labs, a portfolio company of Agronomics, has announced a strategic manufacturing partnership with Dutch start-up Vivici.
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