Category: News
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Food Process Engineering has been fined after fatal dismantling failures. Unsupported cleanroom panels collapsed, ejecting a worker from a scissor lift after structural risks were inadequately assessed.
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Nestlé will end production at Hungary’s Diósgyőr confectionery factory permanently. Declining seasonal chocolate demand has prompted sale discussions and the transfer of affected products to an independent manufacturer.
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Germany has enacted its national framework for European packaging regulation. Most provisions will apply alongside the PPWR from 12 August 2026.
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Proxima research exposes a narrow resilience window across major companies. Food production can fail much sooner when critical materials or utilities stop.
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Vypr research shows strong UPF concern but limited price tolerance. Manufacturers face pressure to reformulate without weakening affordability or product performance.
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European flexible food packaging consumption exceeded 4.2 million tonnes annually. OPP leads the market as converters prepare for stricter recyclability requirements.
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Barry Callebaut reports stronger cocoa buffers before possible El Niño. Recovering stocks and broader sourcing accompany a return to quarterly volume growth.
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Ryvita has expanded into bagged snacks with baked multigrain sticks. Two flavours have launched through more than 900 UK stores.
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Mane has licensed Arzeda’s ViaLeaf Reb M for global production. The agreement combines AI-designed enzymes with Mane’s manufacturing, formulation, and flavour-development capabilities.
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Britain’s organic land expanded while certified poultry numbers declined nationally. Conversion activity rose sharply, but livestock and operator numbers remained constrained.