Category: News
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Dutch authorities found negligible microbial risk in meat from Esro. The finding does not alter concerns over material eligibility, documentation, accreditation, and suspected fraud.
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London wheat futures have briefly moved above £200 per tonne. The subsequent retreat has not removed concerns over harvest quality, milling availability, and raw material volatility.
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Digital farming remains concentrated among Europe’s largest agricultural business operations. Eurostat data shows limited adoption of management software, robotics, and precision systems across smaller holdings.
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Lindt faces a new US lawsuit over cocoa sourcing statements. The company denies allegations that its child labour and human rights commitments misrepresent conditions within parts of its supply chain.
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Champagne producers have capped 2026 output near 250 million bottles. The lower yield is intended to reduce stocks while preserving production discipline across the appellation.
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Den Berk has installed a faster automated REV6 top sealer. The Belgian producer is using the system to support lighter mono material packs and quicker format changes.
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Lanitech has united two established German processing and packaging businesses. The combined operation brings clipping, machinery, flavour technology, service, and spare parts support under one organisation.
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Saica has cleared its acquisition of ten Thimm packaging facilities. The deal adds 1.2 billion square metres of corrugated capacity across Germany, Poland, Czechia, and Romania.
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Livetec has made its poultry biosecurity assessment freely available nationwide. The digital tool provides overall and zone-level scores before Defra-funded veterinary reviews.
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Openshaw Superstore has been fined over an undeclared peanut allergen. Laboratory testing found enough peanut in a small serving to trigger a serious reaction.