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Tetra Pak has announced a collaboration with Swedish solar thermal company Absolicon to offer a standardised solution for industrial equipment powered by renewable thermal energy.

Robotic food service solutions Blendid has expanded its 2024 menu designed to meet diverse beverage preferences and nutritional needs.

GEA has begun operations at its new facility in Wisconsin, US, spanning 86,000-square-feet and dedicated to fabrication, repair, logistics and training.

Bosch Home Appliances has announced the launch of a new countertop fully automatic espresso machine.

Iridesense has announced the introduction of the world's first 3D Multispectral LiDAR sensor capable of remotely assessing plant health in real-time.

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.

The World Packaging Organisation's ‘Packaging Design for Recycling Guide’ has recently been translated into Japanese, the 11th translation of the guide.

Lallemand Bio Ingredients has confirmed the closing of the acquisition of Swiss biotechnology business Evolva AG from Evolva Holding AG.

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 has announced its decision to divest its Swedish subsidiary, HKScan Sweden AB, in a deal with Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen ek för.

Branded Hospitality Group has announced the launch of its Fund-III, a $50m vehicle targeting emerging technology companies within the foodservice industry.

LRQA is urging the food industry to establish solid foundations in food safety culture before fully embracing new technologies like AI.