Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced a strategic joint venture with Colombia-based Managro Group, a This partnership aims to enhance Fresh Del Monte's supply chain capabilities through the expansion of The new facility is set to bolster Fresh Del Monte's ability to supply high-quality avocados and limes Dumas, senior vice president of sales, marketing and product management for North America at Fresh Del Monte leverages Colombia’s agricultural advantages, Managro's extensive industry knowledge and Fresh Del Monte

Del Monte Foods has announced plans to close plants in Toppenish, Washington and Markesan, Wisconsin, Del Monte Foods’ Wisconsin location is a fruit and vegetable canning facility, while the Washington plant Del Monte Foods is working with a union in Toppenish over the effects of the closure and says it plans

Industrial automation technology provider Leuze has launched two new ‘smart’ sensor innovations, designed The Power PinPoint LED technology means the sensors can be set up quickly and easily thanks to a bright

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has introduced the G+D Smart Label, a new tracking solution designed to convert According to the company, the Smart Label tackles critical challenges in food and beverage logistics With a reusable and recyclable design, the Smart Label lowers costs as well as supports sustainability "Following the launch of our award-winning first-generation Smart Label solution in 2023, we have been The Smart Label device can be purchased directly from G+D and through G+D's IoT Shop for customers in

UK-based Purition has announced that it is adding a chocolate hazelnut flavour to its range of nutrition blends. Launching at the beginning of April, the new variant joins Purition’s portfolio of wholefood nutrition products made from seeds and nuts, as well as whey or plant-based protein. The brand’s offerings can be stirred into yogurt, added to ‘healthy bakes’, or used to make shakes, smoothies and porridge. Purition founder, Edward Taylor, said: “Almost everyone loves chocolate and hazelnut, but it often comes at the expense of a high sugar load. We wanted to offer consumers a healthier way to enjoy this classic flavour combo.” Purition is available from retailers including Ocado, Morrisons and Holland & Barrett, as well as online via Amazon and the brand’s website.

Kellogg's -owned toaster pastry brand, Pop-Tarts , has released a limited edition flavour and format The Pop-Tarts come in glow-in-the-dark pouches in a bite-size format. Haunted Frosted Chocolatey Fudge Pop-Tarts Bites are available nationwide in the US.

As part of the joint project, Kellogg is said to bring extensive experience of Climate Smart Agriculture officer, Amy Senter, said: “Responsibly sourcing our ingredients means making a difference from the very start

growing premium snacking segment with the launch of two new additions to its Meiji Hokkaido Tokachi Smart The company will introduce Meiji Hokkaido Tokachi Smart Cheese Aged Cheddar Blend (4 pieces) and Meiji Hokkaido Tokachi Smart Cheese Black Pepper Parmesan Blend (4 pieces) at convenience stores nationwide lactic acid bacteria maturation" technology, the cheeses deliver a rich flavour profile and melt-in-the-mouth The company identified that purchasers of its existing Meiji Hokkaido Tokachi Smart Cheese products frequently

challenges and future possibilities within the IoT space, offering valuable perspectives for agritech and smart This technology ushers in a new era of smart farming, where data-driven decisions enhance crop yields This clever integration holds the door open for an industry battling to keep up with not only climate Here, IoT comes to the rescue with smart irrigation systems that adjust watering schedules and volumes The transformative power of IoT in smart farming lies in its ability to convert vast amounts of data

Copenhagen, Germany-based fermentation start-up Reduced has secured €6 million in a financing round led We are ready to continue the work we have started and accelerate the impact we can make on the food industry from over 100 customers, we are pleased to support the Reduced team in their journey from innovative start-up Reduced featured as FoodBev's 'Start-up of the month' in December.

Fresh Del Monte Produce has partnered with  international logistics group CMA CGM to modernise the shipping “Customer satisfaction starts long before the fruit reaches the shelf—it begins with how we move it,” said Raul Saca, SVP of global logistics at Fresh Del Monte. CMA CGM’s advanced Climactive controlled atmosphere containers and smart technology solutions further “This partnership with Fresh Del Monte reflects our shared commitment to innovation, sustainability,

Kellanova has expanded its Pop-Tarts portfolio with the launch of its first crunchy snack, named Crunchy frosted strawberry crunch and frosted brownie crunch – the new product is described as a "pop-in-your-mouth twist on Pop-Tarts" with a crunchy exterior, frosting and sprinkles. Heidi Ray, senior director of marketing at Pop-Tarts, said: "For over 60 years, Pop-Tarts fans have included Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers will be available nationwide this month with an SRP of $3.99 for a five-count