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Batory Foods has acquired Tri-State Companies, a food ingredients broker, distributor and logistics provider headquartered in Mason, Ohio.

Packaged lettuce brand Little Leaf Farms has announced plans to open a new 'state-of-the-art' greenhouse in McAdoo, Pennsylvania this autumn.

Scorpion Vision has created a 3D stereo vision-based inspection solution that ensures "perfect presentation" for chocolate gifting trays.

Vertical farming company Oishii has announced a new strategic partnership with Yaskawa Electric Corporation, an industrial robotics company based in Japan.

JBT Corporation, a technology solutions provider for the food and beverage industry, has launched its JBT 2.1m Pressure Rotary sterilising technology.

Anritsu has launched a new line of inspection equipment –  XR75 DualX+ – which helps improve contaminant detection in the food industry.

UK supermarket Iceland has partnered with Myprotein to launch the “world’s first” frozen protein meal vending machine, manufactured by Mother.

Processing equipment and solution provider Hillenbrand has announced plans to acquire Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials for around $730m.

Tesco and WWF have teamed up with start-up tech innovator AgriSound to roll out its insect-monitoring device across several English apple orchards.

AI-enabled tech company Soft Robotics has unveiled its mGripAI machine for high-speed picking solutions at Automate in Detroit, US.

After a six-year break, Interpack made a highly anticipated return in 2023, providing attendees with a comprehensive overview of the latest packaging trends.

Kraft Heinz has unveiled its first customisable and IoT-enabled digital sauce dispenser, Heinz Remix, enabling consumers to personalise their sauces.