The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry

The CookStar First features a twin-zone spiral design with integrated booster impingement, enabling more uniform heat distribution across the conveyor belt.

Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut will invest €250 million over several years to upgrade and future-proof its Wieze factory in Belgium.

Jason Cadman of Contact Attachments explains how strategically selected forklift attachments can reduce contamination risks, optimise workflows and support long-term business goals.

Nestlé UK & Ireland has announced three senior leadership appointments spanning its coffee, manufacturing and foodservice operations.

e site features automated manufacturing, 16 dedicated flavour labs, and a forthcoming digital innovation suite, which includes augmented and virtual reality tools.

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...

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.

The transaction is valued at approximately $3 billion and is expected to enhance AB InBev's operational control over its packaging facilities, which are critical to its supply chain.

PepsiCo has unveiled a multi-year collaboration with Siemens and NVIDIA aimed at enhancing its operations through advanced digital twin technology and AI.