The EIC has tapped FGen and partners to work on developing a sustainable, alternative approach to milk production using only CO2 and electricity FGen AG, a subsidiary of Ginkgo Bioworks, based in Switzerland, has been awarded funding through the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Pathfinder Challenge program. This is part of an international research[Read More…]
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PepsiCo invests $13 Mn in soft drinks factory in Romania
The production line is considered the most automated in the PepsiCo portfolio in Europe PepsiCo announced an investment of $13 million in the installation of a fully automated state-of-the-art production line located in the soft drinks factory in Dragomirești, Romania. The production line is considered the most automated in the[Read More…]
Chobani acquires La Colombe
Chobani financed the acquisition through the combination of a newly issued $550 million term loan, cash on hand and the exchange of Keurig Dr Pepper’s (KDP) minority equity stake in La Colombe into Chobani equity Chobani, LLC a next-generation food and Beverage Company originally known for its high-quality Greek yogurt, announced that it has[Read More…]
Crespel & Deiters presents trend-oriented application concepts for meat alternatives
At Europe’s leading trade show for food ingredients, Crespel & Deiters showcased holistic application concepts with high-quality and sustainably produced wheat ingredients At Fi Europe in Frankfurt, Crespel & Deiters presented trend-oriented application concepts for meat alternatives, baked and breaded products, and sports nutrition. Philipp Deiters, Global Head of Division[Read More…]
Bellwether Coffee announces expansion to Europe in partnership with Hagen
Partnership with Hagen marks an important step in the electrification of coffee roasting Bellwether Coffee, the technology company advancing electric coffee roasting to deliver the lowest carbon footprint in the industry, is announcing its expansion into the European market with its first roaster installation in collaboration with Hagen, London. Hagen is[Read More…]
Scientists in Finland release recipe for lab-grown coffee
The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has released detailed information on the process The just published scientific article details the process of creating lab-grown coffee and shows proof of concept for the method. The research group was able to brew coffee from cells grown in a laboratory for the first time[Read More…]
EG Group to sell KFC franchise restaurants in UK and Ireland
The sale is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024, with proceeds to be used to repay debt EG Group announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell all its 218 KFC franchise restaurants in the UK and Ireland to Yum! Brands’ KFC Division.[Read More…]
Arla Foods Ingredients partners with ENORM to reduce food waste
Arla Foods Ingredients estimates that the partnership will enable its Danmark Protein facility to achieve a significant (16 per cent) reduction in food waste Arla Foods Ingredients has teamed up with ENORM, Northern Europe’s largest insect farm, in a partnership that will significantly reduce food waste. Delactosed permeate (DLP) is[Read More…]
Ferrarelle Società Benefit partners with Sidel to install aseptic line at Boario plant
With natural ingredients and a mix of flavours, the products have been designed with consumers’ well-being in mind, promoting a 360-degree healthy lifestyle Ferrarelle Società Benefit partners with Sidel to install its first-ever aseptic line at the Boario plant to produce its product range of Vitasnella ‘Le Linfe’ functional water[Read More…]
SIG opens Packaging Development Centre in Germany
The new centre features state-of-the-art extrusion and finishing technology, coupled with advanced quality measurement systems and testing equipment SIG is celebrating the official opening of its €10 million Packaging Development Centre, located at the site of the company’s packaging plants in Linnich, Germany. The centre will accelerate new and most[Read More…]
