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DSM-Firmenich reaches 100% renewable electricity target
DSM-Firmenich has announced that it has met its goal of sourcing 100% of its purchased electricity from renewable sources, achieving this milestone ahead of its 2025 timeline.
Peggy Poole assumes leadership as Institute of Food Technologists president
IFT, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing food science, has announced the appointment of Dr Margaret Poole as its 86th president.
Sidel opens Aseptic Training Center in Atlanta
In a move to meet the growing demand for specialised aseptic processing skills in the Americas, Sidel has inaugurated a dedicated Aseptic Training Center in Atlanta.
JBT Marel develops ProDose Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine
JBT Marel has launched the ProDose Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine, a fully automated solution that enhances the way pineapple producers manage post-harvest freshness.
30 speakers confirmed for Vertical Farming World Congress 2025 in Amsterdam
The first 30 expert speakers for the sixth edition of the Vertical Farming World Congress have been announced, set to take place on 7-9 October in Amsterdam.
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions introduces Bredel CIP pump for beverage producers
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions will unveil its new Bredel CIP hose pump for breweries and beverage producers at the Drinktec trade event in Munich, Germany, this month.
Signode unveils Octopus Prestige Stretch Wrapper for beverage packaging
Signode, a manufacturer of transit packaging solutions, has launched the Octopus Prestige Stretch Wrapper, designed specifically for the high-speed demands of beverage production lines.
Transforming a vision into reality at Drinktec 2025
From 15-19 September 2025 at Drinktec in Munich (halls B6 and C6), Krones will demonstrate how to achieve these goals.
General Mills invests $54m to expand Minnesota innovation centre
General Mills will invest $54 million to expand its James Ford Bell Technical Center in Golden Valley, Minnesota, in what is said to be the largest upgrade in the facility’s history.
CO2Sustain to introduce new beverage solutions at Drinktec
Beverage technology company CO2Sustain is set to launch two new solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of the beverage industry.
The Good Food Institute appoints former Rainforest Alliance head Nigel Sizer as new CEO
The Good Food Institute (GFI) has announced that Nigel Sizer – a climate and public health expert and former head of the Rainforest Alliance – will be joining as its new chief executive on 26 August.
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