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New technology enables rapid herb and spice authentication
A new technology solution aims to ‘transform’ herb and spice authentication, helping to combat food fraud across the supply chain.
GFI finds European alt-protein patents have increased by 960% in ten years
GFI Europe research shows that patent publications by European alt-protein innovators have increased by 960% over the last decade.
Oterra opens new colour blending facility in Kerala, India
Natural colours specialist Oterra has inaugurated a new colour blending and application centre in Kerala, India.
Survey reveals strong industry support for connected packaging
A survey by Appetite Creative, Polytag & Digimarc shows rising industry confidence in connected packaging, with 88.8% seeing its value.
IFF invests $70m in Cedar Rapids facility to tap into healthy snacks market
IFF will expand its Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facility, aiming to strengthen its foothold in the rapidly growing healthy snacks sector.
Kellogg’s completes hydrogen-fuelled manufacturing process in UK-first demonstration
Kellogg's has become the UK's first food manufacturer to produce cereal using a hydrogen-fuelled manufacturing method.
SICK and Universal Robots launch new safety system
SICK has launched a new safety solution: the End of Arm Safeguard (EOAS).
Nothum Food Processing Systems unveils EzFlow Fryer Oil Filter
Nothum has unveiled a new frying system, the EzFlow Fryer Oil Filter, claimed to be the industry’s lowest-pressure solution.
80 Acres Farms secures $115m in capital, acquires Plantae Biosciences
80 Acres Farms has announced the successful raise of $115m in capital, alongside the acquisition of Israeli biotech firm Plantae Biosciences
NoPalm Ingredients achieves milestone in sustainable oil production with yeast technology
NoPalm Ingredients has achieved fermentation of oils and fats from food industry side streams to an industrial scale of 120,000 litres.
Alpla’s Chachoengsao packaging plant opens, becomes company’s Thai headquarters
Packaging specialist Alpla has announced the opening of a new 24,000-square-metre plant in Chachoengsao, Thailand.
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