Category: Processing
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Leeds researchers have identified hundreds of potential plant-protein emulsifier ingredients. Their computational screening method narrows millions of possible proteins before laboratory testing, with pea and potato proteins among the candidates already shown to perform as predicted.
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Fylde Fresh has secured new backing through a management buyout. Chiltern Capital has taken a controlling stake in the prepared-produce processor, which handles around 1,000 tonnes each week across its Preston and Leeds operations.
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Danone has completed its acquisition of UK nutrition brand Huel. Completion shifts the transaction from regulatory review towards integration of a product portfolio spanning powders, ready-to-drink formats, meals, bars, and functional beverages.
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FrieslandCampina has completed two major upgrades at its Gerkesklooster site. The Dutch cheese plant now combines streamlined milk reception with upgraded whey processing intended to improve resource efficiency and increase the value recovered from milk streams.
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Jacksons has launched sliced sourdough after investing in manufacturing capacity. Specialist equipment has enabled production the Yorkshire bakery could not previously undertake as it enters a growing retail bread category.
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Nestlé plans a new Brazilian factory for infant formula production. The R$600m Ituiutaba development forms part of a R$2bn nutrition and health investment programme running through 2028.
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Hilton Foods is advancing three major manufacturing expansion projects globally. Canada launches in January, Saudi Arabian production is due this quarter, and stronger prepared-food demand is driving plans for additional Polish capacity.
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C.H. Guenther has opened a bakery innovation centre in Coventry. The 172m² facility combines commercial-scale baking, sensory testing, demonstrations, and customer development alongside the company’s £38m production plant.
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Fortifi has acquired German food separation specialist SEPAFood Solutions GmbH. The deal adds SEPAmatic equipment, patented cooling and speed controls, engineering expertise, and manufacturing capacity.
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GEA is expanding separation testing capacity at its Oelde centre. The project adds a third test room and supports pilot inputs up to 5,000 litres per hour.