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Bosch introduces new fully automatic espresso machine
Bosch Home Appliances has announced the launch of a new countertop fully automatic espresso machine.
Iridesense introduces LiDAR sensor for remote monitoring of crops
Iridesense has announced the introduction of the world's first 3D Multispectral LiDAR sensor capable of remotely assessing plant health in real-time.
Bevvy receives US investment in $1.5m seed funding round
Bevvy, the whisky app founded in 2021 and based on Islay, has closed a $1.5 million seed funding round, with funds from Scottish and US based investors.
World Packaging Organisation's recycling design guide translated into Japanese
The World Packaging Organisation's ‘Packaging Design for Recycling Guide’ has recently been translated into Japanese, the 11th translation of the guide.
Lallemand closes acquisition of Swiss biotech Evolva
Lallemand Bio Ingredients has confirmed the closing of the acquisition of Swiss biotechnology business Evolva AG from Evolva Holding AG.
Perfect Day launches pre-Series E round, announces leadership changes
US-based alt-dairy start-up Perfect Day has raised a pre-Series E financing round of up to $90m and has announced leadership changes.
HKScan divests Swedish business to agricultural cooperative Lantmännen for €60m
HKScan has announced its decision to divest its Swedish subsidiary, HKScan Sweden AB, in a deal with Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen ek för.
Branded Hospitality launches new $50m foodservice venture fund
Branded Hospitality Group has announced the launch of its Fund-III, a $50m vehicle targeting emerging technology companies within the foodservice industry.
LRQA advocates groundwork in food safety culture as industry eyes emerging technologies
LRQA is urging the food industry to establish solid foundations in food safety culture before fully embracing new technologies like AI.
JJA Pack and Siemens team up on new chocolate factory
A new chocolate factory is set to open in Barnsley, UK, a joint initiative between industrial equipment suppliers JJA Pack and Siemens.
Opinion: How smart sensors can help manage cold storage in the food industry
Smart sensors are becoming the norm, allowing better control over waste reduction, environmental management and efficiency. Bengt Lundberg tells us more.
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