Ishida Europe has appointed Takayo Motegi as its managing director. The change comes as food packing lines become more connected.
Soufflet Malt is moving malt production deeper into data-led control. MALTimize links production data, AI, quality, forecasting, and planning.
MULTIVAC will host a German meat processing summit this October. It brings automation, packaging, digitalisation, and protein production into one programme.
Zoe has launched a plant-rich bar for gut health snacking. The product uses nuts, legumes, seeds, seaweed, and kombucha in a functional snack format.
Sabert Europe has launched stronger paper cutlery for foodservice applications. The redesigned range improves grip, ergonomics, durability, and comfort while retaining recyclability and compostability credentials.
Two French brie products are being recalled in Northern Ireland. The recall follows detection of Listeria monocytogenes in one product, with another withdrawn as a precaution.
US investment groups are warning over UK food regulation pressure. Concerns cover HFSS rules, nutrient profiling reform, environmental policy, packaging requirements, and labelling change.
Heat stress is changing more than raw milk volume alone. Cornell research links higher temperatures to shifts in milk fat and protein, creating pressure on dairy ingredient consistency.
Smart Weigh is integrating weighing, filling, and packing workflows commercially. The system targets ready meals, snacks, wet pet food, frozen products, and fresh produce using automated dosing and packing equipment.
Creatine is moving deeper into mainstream functional drinks and beverages. New RTD, powder, and dosing-cap formats are testing stability, dosage, taste, shelf life, and ingredient delivery.