Category: Markets
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European alternative-protein companies raised €236 million during 2026’s first half. Fermentation attracted most of the capital as investors concentrated money into fewer deals and scale-up financing became increasingly dependent on blended funding.
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General Mills has completed certified-colour removal across all US cereals. The programme moves major brands onto alternative colour systems while the remaining retail portfolio follows by the end of 2027.
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Researchers are testing electron-beam treatment for safer poultry processing operations. New work examines whether pathogen reduction can be achieved without unacceptable changes to meat flavour, colour, and other quality characteristics.
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LuxTronic has launched FinalCheck for end-of-line beverage packaging inspection systems. The platform monitors cans through palletising, records individual quality events, and helps manufacturers contain defects before finished loads leave production.
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Diageo workers at Cameronbridge are voting on potential strike action. The dispute centres on proposed job cuts as the drinks group maintains reduced production volumes at the major Scottish grain distillery.
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MM is expanding Romanian carton capacity despite subdued European demand. Commercial production is due in October, with the investment expected to contribute increasingly to group earnings from 2027.
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Royal A-ware plans to acquire Dutch butter specialist LaBan Foods. The proposed transaction adds speciality production expertise while giving LaBan a larger platform for product and volume growth.
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KILOM has automated poultry tray packing across three production lines. The Ishida installation lifts throughput, reduces labour, and tightens pack-weight control while retaining flexibility across fresh poultry formats.
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Sweetmore Bakeries has acquired Fantasy Baking, adding West Coast capacity. The deal gives the bakery group six facilities and expands production across cookies, baked bars, dry blends, and specialist formulations.
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Stone Brewing production is leaving Escondido after major ownership restructuring. Around 220 roles are affected as Stone-branded output transfers to production capacity in Paso Robles and Kansas City.