Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched the M50 R-Series AdvancedLine metal detectors, combining higher sensitivity, automated testing, secure access control, and data connectivity for food production lines.
Eriez will launch its X8-SF Metal Detector at interpack 2026, extending its PrecisionGuard X8 inspection platform with a system aimed at variable food products, traceability, and processing consistency.
Danone is scaling Oikos into shelf-stable protein shakes, moving the high-protein brand beyond chilled yogurt and into ambient ready-to-drink formats built around protein, fibre, and low sugar.
JDE Peet’s and Airbus are using satellite imagery and AI to map coffee plantations across East Africa, creating an open geospatial dataset designed to support deforestation-free coffee sourcing and reduce risk across global coffee supply chains.
2 Sisters Food Group is increasing the use of British-grown oilseed rape and beans in poultry feed, reducing imported soymeal exposure and adding a projected £50 million boost to UK agriculture.
ALDI US will remove 44 additional ingredients from private-label food, vitamin, and supplement products, widening the reformulation agenda across its supplier base.
Laird Superfood has acquired Terrasoul Superfoods for $48m in cash, with a potential $5m earnout. The deal adds vertically integrated sourcing, processing, packaging, fulfilment, e-commerce, foodservice, and retail capability.
Ferrara Candy Company will invest $675m in a new South Carolina manufacturing site. The 750,000 sq ft facility will include processing, packaging, raw and pack material warehousing, and administrative space.
Global pork markets face renewed cost and logistics pressure. RaboResearch says geopolitical disruption, energy, feed, packaging, and trade uncertainty are expected to tighten margins through the second half of 2026.
Global Brands has acquired Skinny Brands, adding low-calorie, gluten-free beer and cider to its UK drinks portfolio. The deal brings Skinny Lager, Skinny IPA, and Skinny Fruit Cider under the Chesterfield-based manufacturer’s ownership.