New research reveals juniper berries, gin’s key ingredient, vary in flavour depending on region and harvest conditions. A new study has found that the taste of gin, the UK’s favourite spirit, may be subtly changing due to shifting weather patterns and where juniper berries are grown. Scientists at Heriot-Watt University’s[Read More…]
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Corbion joins Ferment4Health project to unlock gut health potential
This public-private research initiative aims to uncover how fermented foods and postbiotics can improve gut health and reduce chronic low-grade inflammation, a key factor in many lifestyle-related diseases Corbion joins the Ferment4Health Project to unlock the gut health potential of fermented foods. Ferment4Health, led by Wageningen University, will explore the[Read More…]
SavorEat and The Moseley Group join forces to lead in future of foodservice
This partnership supports the U.S. launch of Robot-Chef 2.0, SavorEat’s advanced AI-powered robotic cooking platform designed for commercial kitchens SavorEat Ltd., a pioneer at the intersection of AI, robotics, and food, announces a strategic collaboration with The Moseley Group (TMG). For over 36 years, TMG has been a leading F&B consultancy,[Read More…]
New investment to strengthen Canada’s soybean market and boost plant-based innovation
The investment will create new opportunities for farmers, while supporting domestic processing and expanding access to high-value international markets Canadian farmers are at the forefront of a new $4.3 million initiative that will boost the competitiveness of Canada’s agriculture and food sector, at home and abroad. Led by NRGene Canada,[Read More…]
Saudi Aramco launches Regional Centre for Sustainable Fisheries
The new centre, located on Abu Ali Island in Jubail, is part of Aramco’s broader marine conservation efforts in the Arabian Gulf Saudi Aramco has inaugurated the Arabian Gulf branch of the Regional Centre for Sustainable Fishery Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Environment,[Read More…]
Hailia secures support to enhance international growth
The partnership is a part of a broader €1,75 million investment round, which includes new investors Holdix and Ikorni Invest, alongside a syndicate of returning and new investors Finnish food technology company Hailia announced a new strategic partnership to expand international licensing of its technology. Hailia’s technology turns sidestreams from fish[Read More…]
Australia’s wine grape industry bounces back with $1 Bn milestone
The horticulture industry achieved a record local value of $18.0 billion in 2023-24, an increase of $721 million from the previous year Australia’s wine grape production has significantly increased, adding $24.2 million to lift the total value to $1.0 billion. Crush volumes rose by 112,000 tonnes, reaching a total of[Read More…]
Tetra Pak opens food technology development centre in Sweden
The New Food Technology Development Centre can support food producers in their development goals Tetra Pak New Food Technology Development Centre has opened in Karlshamn, Sweden, ready to help producers of biomass and precision fermentation-derived food products develop their technical processes, define efficient equipment needs and minimise investment risk. With tailored support[Read More…]
Saudi introduces digital tool to advance chemical risk assessment in food safety
This advanced system utilises cloud-based platforms and data-driven technologies to replicate key functions typically carried out by human risk assessors As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen food safety and enhance regulatory performance, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has developed the Digital Employee tool, an automated solution[Read More…]
Botani introduces premium tea leaf wrappers
The new botanical papers are a coveted natural alternative to hemp Botani, the B2B market brand of SWM International and a leader in premium hemp and botanical solutions, announced the expansion of its botanical wrapper portfolio with the introduction of Botani Tea Wrappers. Meticulously crafted from real tea leaves, these new[Read More…]