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4AG Robotics secures CAD $40m to enhance autonomous mushroom harvesting
4AG Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous harvesting technologies, has successfully closed a CAD $40 million Series B funding round, aimed at accelerating the adoption of its robotic systems in the mushroom farming sector.
Next level performance: Sidel to unveil world exclusive at Drinktec 2025
At Drinktec 2025, Sidel will inspire manufacturers to master production performance through innovation, expertise and partnership.
Opinion: Dinner of the future – What we’ll be eating in 2050
Mimi Morley, senior recipe development manager at HelloFresh UK, explores what the nation’s dinner tables will look like in years to come as we work toward a sustainable future.
Win-Win secures £3m in Series A funding for cocoa-free chocolate alternatives
Food tech company Win-Winhas successfully raised £3 million in a Series A funding round, marking a significant step in its mission to provide sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional chocolate.
Algeria to host world's largest integrated dairy facility
GEA has been mandated to partner with Qatari dairy producer Baladna, and the Algerian government to establish what will be the world’s largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder production facility in Algeria.
IFT 2025 review: Natural ingredients in the fast lane of reformulation
Chicago – also known as the Windy City, a nickname that has more to do with the bluster of its politicians than its weather – played host to another exciting edition of IFT FIRST, held from 14-16 July.
Allengra unveils Ultrasonic Micro Flow Sensor for automated beverage systems
Allengra is set to showcase its latest innovation, the Ultrasonic Micro Flow Sensor, at the upcoming Drinktec 2025 trade fair in Munich, Germany.
Barry Callebaut teams up with Zurich University of Applied Sciences to advance cocoa cell culture research
Barry Callebaut has teamed up with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) to research the potential of cocoa cell culture technology.
GEA opens new technology centre in Wisconsin to advance alternative protein production
GEA Group has inaugurated a new $20 million New Food Application and Technology Centre (ATC) in Janesville, Wisconsin, aimed at enhancing the scalability of alternative protein production.
Voodoo Scientific awarded patent for 'world's first' method to eliminate harshness in spirits
Voodoo Scientific been awarded a US patent for a novel method that allows distillers to eliminate harshness from spirits, a significant development for the beverage alcohol industry.
Divert and US Cold Storage partner to convert food waste into renewable energy
Divert, a company focused on circular economy solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with United States Cold Storage (USCS) aimed at transforming unsold and non-donatable food and beverage products into renewable energy and soil amendments.
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