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Manufacturing
Arla switches European operations to 100% renewable electricity via long-term power deals
Arla Foods has moved all of its European manufacturing sites onto renewable electricity, using long-term power purchase agreements to lock in supply and price.
UK flavour house JPL Flavours invests £11m in tech-enabled expansion
e site features automated manufacturing, 16 dedicated flavour labs, and a forthcoming digital innovation suite, which includes augmented and virtual reality tools.
Tetra Pak invests €60m to scale paper-based barrier technology
Tetra Pak says will invest €60 million in a new pilot plant in Sweden to accelerate the development of paper-based barrier technology for aseptic cartons
Engineering taste with digital twins in food and beverage manufacturing
Alex de Vigan As food and beverage manufacturers face rising costs, tighter regulation and growing sustainability pressures, digital twins are emerging as a powerful tool for precision and performance. Alex de Vigan, CEO and founder of Nfinite, explores how real-time, data-driven simulations are transforming decision-making, resource efficiency and product quality across the industry. From energy costs to consumer demand for sustainability, few sectors operate under as much pressure and...
Del Monte Foods to close Modesto fruit cannery, impacting up to 1,800 workers
Del Monte Foods is set to close its fruit cannery in Modesto, California, marking the end of operations at a facility that has played a long-standing role in the agricultural economy of the state’s Central Valley.
Lactalis to shutter Brisbane milk plant and redirect production
French dairy giant Lactalis will close its South Brisbane milk plant in July 2026, shifting production to fewer modern sites as it reshapes its Australian network.
Emsland Group aims to set ‘new standard’ for vegan and vegetarian gummies with starch solution
Emsland Group has announced the launch of Emjel LC 15, a new functional starch solution aiming to transform the production of vegan and vegetarian confectionery.
Embracing robotics as a service (RaaS) in the food manufacturing industry
Chef Robotics explains why Robotics as a Service is gaining traction, offering food manufacturers a flexible, scalable alternative to traditional CapEx.
Vion plans permanent closure of Hilden deboning site amid market consolidation
Meat group Vion has announced plans to permanently close its deboning facility in Hilden, Germany, citing ongoing structural changes in the meat market that are driving the need for consolidation.
Impossible Foods joins forces with yeast protein start-up Equii
The partnership marks Impossible's expansion into new protein-boosted products that are complementary to its meat alternatives, including grain-based breads and pasta.
Danish Crown expands operations with new facility amid growing pork demand
Danish Crown plans to establish a new production facility in Vejen, creating 100 jobs as part of its strategy to enhance its pork processing capabilities.
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