Category: News
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FrieslandCampina Ingredients is investing more than €90m across its Dutch production network to expand high-value whey protein capacity for active nutrition, medical nutrition, early-life nutrition, and high-protein food formats.
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Sidel has unveiled a 16.5g edible oil PET bottle using laser heating and structural redesign to reduce plastic use while retaining top-load performance, grip, and rPET compatibility for high-volume supply chains.
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Amcor, Metsä Group, and G Mondini have developed a fibre-based tray system for protein and chilled ready meals. The system will run live at interpack on G Mondini’s Trave Streamline machine.
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Michelman has introduced Nuvita Life 4002 and Nuvita Life 4605 for fibre-based retail food packaging. The coatings target barrier performance, recyclability, compostability, and compatibility with VFFS lines.
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Bel North America is targeting stronger growth through distribution, foodservice, product innovation, and packaging architecture. The strategy follows double-digit momentum for Babybel and Boursin and major investment in South Dakota capacity.
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US flour production fell again in the first quarter of 2026. Output dropped 2.7% year on year, extending a five-quarter decline and taking first-quarter production to its lowest level in 15 years.
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Fairfields Farm has introduced a limited-edition Cajun Barbecue crisp. The launch is the company’s first ridge-cut format and will be produced through its vertically integrated farm-to-bag operation.
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Second Nature Brands has recalled selected Keto Crunch Smart Mix packs after undeclared cashews, pistachios, and cherries were identified. The issue was traced to a temporary breakdown in production and packaging processes.
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US lawmakers have urged FSIS to reject proposed rules on pork and poultry line speeds. The dispute centres on inspection flexibility, process control, worker safety, and throughput at plants operating under modern slaughter systems.
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ABF Ingredients plans to invest around £47.8m in a new Ohly facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The project will support specialty yeast extracts, yeast-based ingredients, and flavour solutions for North American markets.