The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
Technology
Mars partners with Enel to accelerate clean energy across entire value chain
Mars has teamed up with energy partner Enel as part of its sustainability programme, Renewable Acceleration, aiming to speed up the shift to clean energy across its entire value chain.
KPM Analytics launches OEM division for integrated food inspection technology
KPM Analytics has launched an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) business division to integrate its vision inspection and foreign material detection technologies, including AI applications, directly into food processing equipment.
Finnish start-up Perfat Technologies raises €2.5m to revolutionise healthy fats
Perfat Technologies, a Finnish deep-tech startup, has secured €2.5 million in Series A financing to advance its innovative fat alternatives.
Sidel releases EvoBlow Laser technology for PET packaging performance
Sidel will launch its EvoBlow Laser technology during Drinktec 2025, taking place from September 15-19 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre.
Heineken’s Strongbow becomes first major alcohol brand to add NaviLens technology to packaging
Heineken’s Strongbow cider has become the first major alcohol brand to incorporate NaviLens technology, designed to support visually impaired people, into its packaging.
Xampla receives $14m investment to accelerate plant-based plastic alternatives
Xampla, a UK-based start-up developing plastic alternative materials made from plants, has received $14 million in private capital.
DSM-Firmenich reaches 100% renewable electricity target
DSM-Firmenich has announced that it has met its goal of sourcing 100% of its purchased electricity from renewable sources, achieving this milestone ahead of its 2025 timeline.
Peggy Poole assumes leadership as Institute of Food Technologists president
IFT, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing food science, has announced the appointment of Dr Margaret Poole as its 86th president.
Sidel opens Aseptic Training Center in Atlanta
In a move to meet the growing demand for specialised aseptic processing skills in the Americas, Sidel has inaugurated a dedicated Aseptic Training Center in Atlanta.
JBT Marel develops ProDose Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine
JBT Marel has launched the ProDose Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine, a fully automated solution that enhances the way pineapple producers manage post-harvest freshness.
30 speakers confirmed for Vertical Farming World Congress 2025 in Amsterdam
The first 30 expert speakers for the sixth edition of the Vertical Farming World Congress have been announced, set to take place on 7-9 October in Amsterdam.
- Page 9