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Opinion: Maximising the benefits of food waste recycling through anaerobic digestion
BioteCH4 chief commercial officer, Lee Dobinson offers some insight into how businesses can make the leap from general waste disposal to the recycling of separate waste streams.
Bühler names Samuel Schär as next CEO
Bühler Group has announced that Samuel Schär will take over as CEO in January 2026, succeeding Stefan Scheiber, who will be nominated as chairman of the board.
Pluri acquires cultivated cocoa start-up Kokomodo
Pluri has completed the acquisition of a 71% stake in Kokomodo, an agri-food-tech company specialising in the production of cultivated cocoa.
Checkerspot develops high-oleic palm oil alternative made via microalgae fermentation
US biotech company Checkerspot has successfully developed what it claims is a ‘world-first’ ingredient: a high-oleic palm oil alternative produced entirely through the fermentation of microalgae.
Standing Ovation and Tetra Pak partner to optimise alternative casein production
French precision fermentation dairy specialist Standing Ovation has today announced a strategic partnership with Tetra Pak.
Source.ag and Axia Vegetable Seeds partner to optimise crop strategies with AI
AI solutions provider Source.ag has announced a partnership with Axia Vegetable Seeds to enhance cultivation strategies through data-driven technologies.
#9 Crunchtime podcast: How digitalisation in the food industry can enhance food safety
Hello, and welcome to the ninth episode of our Crunchtime podcast series!
Opinion: What the EU livestock vision means for the future of farming and food production
Sergio Schuler, head of animal nutrition and health EMEA for DSM-Firmenich, explains how technology can be used to address the environmental impact of livestock farming and how to implement strategies that will help integrate sustainability without sacrificing market competitiveness.
Mini lab to grow precision-fermented proteins in space launches into orbit
A miniature laboratory containing yeast microbes, designed to produce proteins and other food ingredients in space, has been launched into Earth orbit this week.
Perfect Day sued over ‘misleading’ marketing of animal-free dairy
Perfect Day is facing a lawsuit from GMO/Toxin Free USA (GTFU) and the Organic Consumers Association, who allege the company misled consumers about its synthetic dairy protein, ProFerm.
Opinion: With so many ‘flavours’ of AI, food and beverage brands must choose wisely
Mohib Rahmani explains how food and beverage manufacturers can harness the many flavours of AI.
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