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Japanese beverage company Ito En has introduced two premium beverages using SIG Drinksplus technology.

GEA Group has introduced a new service featuring preassembled oven modules, aimed at accelerating installation times at customer facilities.

FoodBev speaks to Nélida Leiva Eriksson, founder of Ironic Biotech, a biotech company that develops remedies for people suffering from iron deficiency.

Parker Hannifin, a motion and control technology provider, has launched Generation IV of its DFPlus proportional valves.

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 has announced its official closure valued at $187m, pushing its total assets under management to over $250m.

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, an e-commerce platform for food distributors, has closed a $30m Series B funding round led by ICONIQ Growth.

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 has launched a new platform, Coca‑Cola Lens, designed to provide retailers and foodservice operators with crucial consumer...

Lallemand Specialty Cultures has announced a series of advancements aimed at enhancing the quality and appeal of dairy products, particularly cheese.

Biotechnology company Allozymes has secured $15m in a Series A funding round led by Seventure Partners of France and Xora Innovation of Singapore.