Category: Topics
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Zalmhuys takes majority control of Dutch seafood importer BML Group. The deal adds shrimp expertise, frozen products, and an international customer network to a group approaching €600 million in annual revenue.
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INVL is combining two Lithuanian fish processors under one investment. The planned group would pair Norvelita’s export manufacturing base with Nordian Group’s domestic supply and expansion platform.
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dsm-firmenich is moving its Protopia yeast protein towards industrial-scale production. A 120,000-litre fermentation run is planned before a larger European facility follows in 2027.
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New research reviews cold plasma use across plant-based food processing. The technology shows potential for microbial control and quality modification, while scale-up and treatment uniformity remain substantial challenges.
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Jiangnan University links alternative proteins with future food manufacturing priorities. Professor Li Zhaofeng’s framework also covers synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, precision nutrition, and greater industrial automation.
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Offbeast has developed hybrid beef tips combining meat and plants. The 50:50 product uses a continuous process designed to work with existing meat-processing equipment.
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FDA has accepted GNT’s safflower colour petition for formal review. Approval could widen plant-based yellow options across beverages, confectionery, dairy, frozen desserts, and other foods.
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Beverage manufacturers face continued aluminium volatility through the year ahead. Tariffs, regional premiums, capacity constraints, and elevated prices are increasing the importance of supply flexibility and landed-cost analysis.
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Macpac reports rising horticultural demand for Plantpac transit packaging products. The company is using integrated punch-and-die capability installed on its Illig RD74 thermoformer in 2022.
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FSA has refreshed Northern Ireland’s shellfish classification list for August. The update maintains the operational reference determining treatment requirements before live bivalve molluscs enter the food chain.