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Parker unveils DFPlus Generation IV valves
Parker Hannifin, a motion and control technology provider, has launched Generation IV of its DFPlus proportional valves.
Airheads unveils underwater vending machine
Perfetti Van Melle-owned confectionery brand Airheads has launched an underwater vending machine that dispenses sweets while submerged in a pool.
PeakBridge Growth Fund II closes at $187m
Peakbridge Growth Fund II has announced its official closure valued at $187m, pushing its total assets under management to over $250m.
Sainsbury’s teams up with Microsoft to enhance customer experience using AI
Sainsbury's and Microsoft have announced a five-year strategic partnership to accelerate the retailer's Next Level strategy using Microsoft's AI and ML.
Pepper raises $30m to advance food distribution technology
Pepper, an e-commerce platform for food distributors, has closed a $30m Series B funding round led by ICONIQ Growth.
Kirin introduces electric spoon that enhances saltiness and umami flavour of foods
Kirin has launched its ‘Electric Salt Spoon,’ a spoon that harnesses electricity to enhance the salty and umami taste of low-sodium foods.
Coca‑Cola unveils new platform for insightful data in food and beverage industry
Coca‑Cola has launched a new platform, Coca‑Cola Lens, designed to provide retailers and foodservice operators with crucial consumer...
Lallemand Specialty Cultures introduces two new dairy culture solutions
Lallemand Specialty Cultures has announced a series of advancements aimed at enhancing the quality and appeal of dairy products, particularly cheese.
Allozymes secures $15m in funding for European expansion
Biotechnology company Allozymes has secured $15m in a Series A funding round led by Seventure Partners of France and Xora Innovation of Singapore.
GEA begins construction of alt-protein technology centre in US
GEA has begun the construction of its new technology centre for alternative proteins in Janesville, Wisconsin, US. The centre, slated...
Opinion: It’s time to order – embedded finance solutions for the F&B industry
The European F&B industry is poised for significant growth. However, companies must focus on strengthening their business ecosystems and...
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