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The Institute of Food Technologists has announced the appointment of Brendan Niemira as its new chief science and technology officer, effective immediately.

Craft drinks company, Sunnyside Drinks, has announced the launch of its third ready-to-drink can, the Spiced Rum & Ginger Beer.

Jungbunzlauer, a key player in the sustainable ingredients sector, has unveiled TayaGel Modus – a new gellan gum solution designed to elevate texturant applications.

As the industry shifts toward a circular economy, where materials circulate for longer and data transparency becomes essential, brands must share more information with consumers, supply chain partners and regulators. Meeting these expectations requires a new digital foundation – and it starts with the barcode.

Nestlé is reportedly exploring the sale of its premium coffee chain, Blue Bottle Coffee, as part of a broader review initiated by new CEO Philipp Navratil.

Ben & Jerry’s has expanded its UK range with two new flavours inspired by popular bakery treats: Churrifically Churros-y and Strawberry Doughnut-eee.

Tetra Pak Processing Equipment has acquired Bioreactors.net, a Latvia-based company with nearly 30 years of experience in designing and manufacturing bioreactor systems.

Vivek Komaragiri, principal technologist at Industrial Physics, explains why reliance on nuclear gauges is reaching its limit.

Unilever has announced the sale of its healthier snacking brand, Graze, to Katjes International, the parent company of the popular candy brand Candy Kittens.

Odysea, a premier importer and distributor of authentic Greek foods to the UK, has launched two new cow’s milk Greek yogurt SKUs at Whole Foods, enhancing its existing yogurt portfolio.