Michael Hodges, Vice President of Sustainability and Communications at Huhtamaki North America Huhtamaki North America has recently taken a significant step to enhance its leadership in sustainable packaging by acquiring Zellwin Farms, a moulded fibre packaging manufacturer based in Florida. With the growing demand for eco-friendly alternatives, especially in the[Read More…]
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Bühler introduces OptiBake, raising bar in wafer production
The solution sets a new standard for the global wafer industry, supporting customers in achieving operational excellence and sustainability in production Bühler Group is launching OptiBake, the world’s first inductively heated wafer oven, marking a breakthrough in industrial baking. Engineered to boost quality, operational flexibility, and efficiency, OptiBake reduces energy[Read More…]
Nestlé to create industry-leading capabilities in bio tech and deep tech
The creation of a centre for deep tech will be a first-of-its-kind in the food and nutrition industry Nestlé announced the strengthening of its R&D expertise in biotechnology and the creation of a new centre for deep tech, to boost its innovation pipeline and increase efficiency in research, innovation and operations. The[Read More…]
Kerry drives sustainable innovation in foodservice chains to address climate, cost and nutrition needs
Clinically backed, Kerry solutions are built to respond to the unique challenges of modern foodservice operations Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition solutions, is strengthening its commitment to driving sustainable change in the foodservice industry. Climate change continues to disrupt food supply chains, impact ingredient sourcing, and raise[Read More…]
Blockchain technology offers producers opportunity to deepen consumer trust
This demand is spurring seafood producers to adopt cutting-edge blockchain technology that enables full traceability from ocean to outlet According to new research from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), 89 per cent of global consumers seek more information about how their seafood is produced. Transparency has emerged as a defining[Read More…]
Asahi Beverages unveils $60 Mn canning line at Australia’s largest brewery in Yatala
The state-of-the-art canning line is capable of producing more than 2 million cans every 24 hours Asahi Beverages has launched a new $60 million canning line at Australia’s largest brewery in Yatala, Queensland, to address the increasing demand for cans over stubby bottles. This new line will produce up to[Read More…]
Roslin scientists develop pig fat stem cells for cultivated meat industry
The pioneering development, recently published in NPJ Science of Food, promises to address one of the sector’s most persistent challenges—creating realistic and sustainable animal fat at scale In a major breakthrough for the cultivated meat industry, scientists at The Roslin Institute have developed a new line of pig stem cells[Read More…]
Nigeria releases first biofortified hybrid pearl millet varieties
These high-yielding, nutrient-rich hybrids, enhanced with iron and zinc, offer a powerful solution to tackle malnutrition and boost food security in the country’s arid and semi-arid regions In a major stride toward improving nutrition and climate resilience, Nigeria has officially released its first biofortified hybrid pearl millet varieties. These high-yielding,[Read More…]
PepsiCo-Yara partnership expands to Latin America
Yara will supply PepsiCo with products and services in Latin America, benefiting potato farmers in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina Mexico, PepsiCo and Yara have announced a long-term partnership for the supply of crop nutrition programs in Latin America to help decarbonise the food value chain, demonstrating Yara’s ability to[Read More…]
ADB, Ulaanbaatar Flour partner to support wheat supply chain in Mongolia
The project will facilitate consistent wheat procurement and provide a stable buyer for 250 wheat farming enterprises, including smallholder and women-led farms The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ulaanbaatar Flour Limited Liability Company (UBF) signed a 3-year $10 million loan to support local wheat procurement to meet the increasing demand[Read More…]
