The Narayan Group is a prominent producer of organic coconut and superfood products Edible Garden AG Incorporated, a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), known for its locally grown, organic, and sustainable produce and products, has announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire the outstanding[Read More…]
Europe
Beyond Oil secures vendor approval from fast-food chain in Eastern Europe
The European Customer, which operates one of the largest fast-food chains in the region with over 1,000 locations, conducted an extensive pilot program throughout 2024 Beyond Oil Ltd. a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while lowering operational costs, minimising waste, and enhancing sustainability,[Read More…]
Alfa Laval technology powers yellow pea processing plant in Sweden
The facility is designed to process 35,000 tonnes of yellow peas and approximately 5,000 tonnes of fava beans each year Alfa Laval technology will be at the centre of a new food processing plant in Sweden, representing a significant step in addressing the global protein gap. Leading Swedish agricultural cooperative[Read More…]
Pioneer Group announces collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific
The partnership empowers UK biotech start-ups Pioneer Group has announced a collaboration agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific to support biotech founders on their journey towards commercialising intellectual property in the healthcare and sustainability sectors. Through the collaboration, biotech startups based at Pioneer sites across the UK and Ireland, including its[Read More…]
Circus SE to acquire FullyAI to revolutionise human-AI interaction
Circus will enhance human-AI interactions in labour-intensive industries by integrating FullyAI into its ecosystem, starting with its Physical AI food-service robot, CA-1 Germany-based Circus SE a global leader in Physical AI applications, has announced the intended acquisition of FullyAI, one of Europe’s leading Agentic AI players. The company has developed[Read More…]
Geia Food acquires UK’s Lupa Foods
This partnership marks a pivotal moment for Lupa Foods, enhancing its ability to deliver greater value to customers through expanded product offerings Lupa Foods announced its acquisition by Geia Food, a leading Nordic food group with a combined annual turnover of £370 million. This partnership marks a pivotal moment for[Read More…]
Kerry Group completes sale of first phase of Kerry Dairy Ireland
The sale is structured in two phases, with the initial phase now complete, granting the co-op a 70 per cent stake in Kerry Dairy Ireland Kerry Group has finalised the first phase of its €500 million divestment of Kerry Dairy Ireland to Kerry Co-Operative Creameries according to the media statement.[Read More…]
Westfalia Fruit acquires Belgian company Syros
This acquisition strengthens Westfalia’s value-added business in Europe Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, has completed the acquisition of Syros, a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry as well as retail sectors. For over 30 years, Syros has been producing high-quality[Read More…]
Alto Adige Wines announces new UGA classification
86 specified geographical sites have been recognised by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture as Additional Geographical Units (UGAs) Nestled in Italy’s northeastern corner, Alto Adige—one of the country’s smallest yet most innovative wine-producing regions—is making an important step forward with a new addition to its overarching Alto Adige DOC designation. The Consorzio Alto[Read More…]
EU Fish Market report 2024 reveals trends and insights
EU consumers have eaten more fresh seafood products at home, mostly due to the impact of COVID-19 on the restaurant and hotel sector The Commission has released the EU Fish Market Report 2024, focusing on the fishery and aquaculture market’s performance in 2022-2023. According to the report, 2023 saw a decrease[Read More…]
