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Consumers need clearer answers to build confidence in precision fermentation, report finds
Research from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory has found consumers need clearer information on precision fermentation before trusting products made using it.
French retailers’ fridge systems heated up to 50°C in cyber attack
Hundreds of supermarkets in France have been targeted in a major cyber attack that caused refrigeration systems to heat up, resulting in significant financial losses and food waste.
Pladis expands rainwater harvesting to cut water use at UK logistics site
Pladis has expanded its rainwater harvesting technology at its Ashby-de-la-Zouch logistics site in Leicestershire.
Tate & Lyle and BioHarvest make progress on plant-based sweetener collaboration
Tate & Lyle and BioHarvest Sciences have reported progress on their collaboration to develop ‘next-generation’ plant-based sweeteners, confirming that BioHarvest’s Botanical Synthesis platform can produce their targeted sweetening solution.
Latteria Sociale Valtellina chooses PET for milk packaging
The company respects and enhances ancient traditions thanks to ongoing investments in new technologies, such as the SMI EBS 4 K Ergon rotary stretch-blow moulder, used to produce the 0.5-litre and 1-litre PET bottles for milk and the 0.48-litre PET bottles for kefir.
Room for growth: Can vertical farming find a more focused future?
The vertical farming industry has faced turbulence as the soaring expectations of its early days have levelled, with growing consciousness of unit economics and scalability setbacks bringing a sense of realism instead. We spoke to the experts in this FoodBev magazine feature to find out what's in store for the sector.
Food Founders Studio raises €4m to address unmet F&B needs through new start-ups
Venture studio Food Founders Studio has closed an oversubscribed €4 million funding round, supporting the development of innovative food-tech start-ups designed to address unmet needs across the food and beverage industry.
Key Technology expands Compass optical sorter capabilities with new enhancements
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant group, has introduced a series of enhancements to its Compass belt-fed optical sorter, including advanced backlight technology, three-way sorting capabilities and a new high-capacity model.
Fam Stumabo releases improved infeed chute for SureTec 240P potato cutter
Industrial cutting machine provider Fam Stumabo has released an improved infeed chute for its SureTec 240P solution, designed to boost potato processing flexibility.
Podcast: Enhancing unattended retail to meet new consumer needs
Following 365 Markets’ acquisition of Cantaloupe, FoodBev Media speaks to Michael Wood, product management senior manager at 365 Retail Markets, to find out how the company is adapting unattended retail innovation to meet different regional and customer needs.
Kerry opens Pennsylvania coffee extraction facility as demand for premium coffee grows
Kerry has opened a new coffee extraction facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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