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Promoted: With its new, simplified neck changeovers, KHS has now shortened the time needed to convert the InnoPET Blomax stretch blow molder.

Munson Machinery has launched a new Cylindrical Plow Blender, for batch blending of fibrous, interlocking, dense, abrasive or moist/oily materials.

Vivid Machines helps fruit growers produce more food on existing acreage and provides early yield predictions to packhouses, marketers, and retailers.

German packaging and bottling machine manufacturer, Krones, has acquired a 90% stake in US-based company Ampco Pumps for an undisclosed sum.

AquiSense Technologies, a provider of UV-C LED water disinfection systems, has announced the launch of PearlAqua Deca 30C.

Interview: FoodBev speaks with Christopher Gilchrist about Jellatech's technique of producing cell-derived animal-free collagen from animal cells.

Lavazza North America has introduced a new smart brewer – Flavia Creation 300 + Chill Refresh – for the workplace.

Dairy research company Agri-Epi Centre has relaunched its "high-performing" South West Dairy Development Centre in Shepton Mallet, UK.

Packaging solution provider Sidel has unveiled a new generation of its Cermex ProSelex case packing infeed module for shaped containers.

Stora Enso-owned Selfly Store has introduced a new smart vending freezer for the unattended retail market: Selfly Freezer.

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has funded the Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub led by the University of Bath.

US kitchenware brand, Dash, has introduced a new cold brew coffee machine ahead of National Cold Brew Day.