Category: News
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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 A new study reveals that outdated warehouse technology is driving avoidable waste, posing financial and reputational risks for food and beverage supply chains.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.
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Tony’s Chocolonely says ethical sourcing helped sustain cocoa-hit sales growth. Its 2024/25 FAIR report cites 32,133 farmers covered by its sourcing principles, and 99.9% verified deforestation-free cocoa, as the brand expands direct supply chains while maintaining product specs.
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NFU Scotland demands clearer origin labelling across the UK system. A new policy paper sets eight priorities — from front-of-pack origin to tighter enforcement — ahead of the union’s Glasgow AGM.