Category: News
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Barry Callebaut will invest €250m to upgrade Wieze facility operations. The programme targets infrastructure, safety, and production-line modernisation at the company’s largest chocolate site.
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The US expanded tariff-free Argentine lean beef imports for 2026. The move adds 80,000 metric tons of lean trimmings, aimed at easing tight ground beef supply and record retail prices.
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Envalior and PerfoTec launched a breathable film for fresh produce. The laser-perforated Arnitel TPC material is designed to balance respiration and moisture, extending shelf life in harvest and logistics packaging without gas-flushed MAP.
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Tanmiah has signed MoUs to turn waste into poultry feed. The Saudi poultry producer is pairing insect-based protein R&D with digital waste tracking to reduce exposure to imported feed inputs.
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PepsiCo cuts suggested snack prices by nearly fifteen percent nationwide. The US rollout starts this week on Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, and other lines, with retailers setting final shelf prices.
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Kollmorgen launches ATEX, IECEx servo motors for hazloc food sites. The AKME series targets Zone 2 and Zone 22 machine builds, offering compact IEC frame sizes, multiple feedback options, and speeds up to 5,000 rpm.
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TraceGains adds packaging specification management with native Esko WebCenter integration. The release targets end-to-end visibility across ingredients, packaging, and artwork, with automated change control and audit-ready approvals.
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Aldi, Danone, and Eat Natural join the FDF fibre push. The three businesses have set pledges on reformulation, labelling, and consumer prompts to help close the UK’s 30g-per-day fibre gap.
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The food supply chain faces a growing waste crisis. A new study reveals that outdated warehouse technology is driving avoidable waste, posing financial and reputational risks for food and beverage supply chains. Businesses are losing significant revenue due to internal operational issues, necessitating immediate technological upgrades.
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ifm launches SM Foodmag flow meter for hygienic processing lines. The magnetic-inductive sensor transmits up to four process values, plus conductivity and temperature via IO-Link, with an integrated 3.5-inch display and event logging aimed at reducing commissioning time.