ALPLA is increasing its presence in Southeast Asia ALPLA is expanding in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region and opening a second location in Thailand. The modern plant in Chachoengsao, near Bangkok, combines all production technologies, technical centre and STUDIOa, the one-stop-shop for design, on a 24,000 square metre site. The global[Read More…]
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ORF Genetics & Cellmeat host cultivated shellfish tasting in Iceland
Cellmeat has developed and produced cultivated shellfish meat since 2019 ORF Genetics and the South Korean innovation company Cellmeat presented cultivated shellfish meat at the Iceland Ocean Cluster, marking the first time it has been showcased outside of Asia. Cellmeat has developed and produced cultivated shellfish meat since 2019, establishing[Read More…]
ACON Investments signs definitive agreement to invest in KiSabor
This represents ACON’s 44th transaction in Latin America where it is currently deploying its fifth fund ACON Investments (ACON), a private equity investment firm based in Washington, D.C., announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to invest in Food Brands Indústria de Produtos Alimentícios S.A., a manufacturer and distributor of branded consumer food[Read More…]
Wine Australia tests feasibility of alternatives to glass bottles for premium wine
The grants have been issued as part of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) As the Australian wine sector moves towards its emissions reduction targets, six innovative packaging solutions for premium wine have been awarded Federal Government grants to test their feasibility. The grants have been issued as part[Read More…]
dnata serves culinary delights as inflight caterer joins Sydney’s new 24-hour airport
dnata Catering & Retail (dnata) is investing $17 million to build an advanced inflight catering centre within the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is partnering with Australia’s leading inflight caterer to serve up innovative catering services that harness local produce for domestic and international airlines[Read More…]
GEN Korean BBQ expands footprint in Texas
This Marks the Third location opening in 2025 signalling strong growth momentum for the Year GEN Restaurant Group, owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a fast-growing casual dining concept with an extensive menu and signature grill-at-your-table experience, announced a new restaurant location in San Antonio, Texas, which opened on January 31, 2025.[Read More…]
UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe appoints Andrew McMillin as President
Andrew McMillin is the President of West Europe Operations for The Coca-Cola Company UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, the European trade association representing the soft drink industry, announced the appointment of Andrew McMillin, President of Western Europe Operations at The Coca-Cola Company, as the new President of the association. Commenting on[Read More…]
Ukraine halts lettuce from Netherlands due to quarantine pest
This insect is classified as a restricted pest in Ukraine due to its potential crop threat Ukraine has halted importing a 10.37-tonne fresh lettuce from the Netherlands after discovering a quarantine pest during inspection. The batch, which entered Ukraine through Poland, was examined at a customs clearance facility in Lviv,[Read More…]
Ingredion invests $100 Mn in Indianapolis plant
The project is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026 Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions for food, beverage and industrial applications, announced investments of more than $100 million to increase efficiency, modernize equipment and also install an energy cogeneration system at its Indianapolis[Read More…]
Duravant to acquire Pattyn provider of packaging automation systems
Automation solutions leader Duravant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pattyn Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Pattyn Group BV (Pattyn), a designer and[Read More…]
