Category: Technology
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Food manufacturers lack clear plans for deploying artificial intelligence effectively. Legacy systems, skills shortages, and weak data governance remain central barriers.
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Mondi is testing laser marking across recyclable flexible packaging formats. The concept removes printing plates and supports faster artwork changes.
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Singapore has approved Aleph Farms’ cultivated thin-cut beef steak product. The clearance creates a route to market, while launch details remain limited.
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VPK has launched one-piece shelf-ready packaging for chilled retail lines. StackIT replaces separate bases and lids with one corrugated format.
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Charlie Bigham’s has connected factory systems to strengthen material traceability. Project Inter8 links receiving, production, packing, forecasting, invoicing, and cybersecurity.
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CCEP is printing approved spare parts directly at its plant. Krones’ service converts selected physical inventory into controlled digital files.
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JBT Marel’s quarterly equipment backlog reached a record $1.54 billion. Strong further-processing demand contrasted with logistics constraints and manufacturing productivity problems during the second quarter.
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Dyadic has expanded its precision-fermented dairy protein development pipeline again. An unnamed European biotechnology partner will support development, licensing, and preparations for commercial manufacturing.
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Singapore has approved Aleph Farms’ cultivated beef for commercial sale. The company is targeting regional production and selected restaurant launches during the first half of 2027.
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TraceGains has launched a European benchmark of food manufacturing digitalisation. The study will assess sourcing, traceability, supplier collaboration, compliance, operations, and product development across participating businesses.