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SIPA has validated lighter PET neck technology for hot-fill production. Commercial testing extends the GME 30.40 format into nitrogen hot-fill while reducing neck weight and allowing broader component standardisation.
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CIRCOR adds clean-in-place capability to its C-9000 precision metering pump. The design combines hygienic in-place cleaning with repeatable, virtually pulse-free flow for demanding food and beverage processes.
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Natural colour reformulation could substantially strain United States supply chains. New NCA-backed research identifies agricultural production, ingredient processing, sourcing, and validation capacity as key constraints.
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IPL Schoeller adds recycled polypropylene to its food packaging range. SnapPack Square EVO contains 20% food-contact recycled material and is scheduled for commercial availability this autumn.
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Bongards Creameries plans major expansion of Minnesota process cheese production. The $135 million project adds manufacturing space, automated warehousing, and 180 million pounds of annual capacity.
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FiveStar Gourmet Foods plans a major Chicago manufacturing expansion project. The $55 million facility will combine automated production and distribution capacity for fresh ready-to-eat foods from early 2027.
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FDA proposes mandatory GRAS notifications for substances added to food. The rule would replace voluntary disclosure for many GRAS conclusions and increase regulatory documentation requirements across ingredients and certain food-contact applications.
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Actus Nutrition has expanded Wisconsin whey powder production capacity substantially. The modernisation adds robotics, automation, drying, liquid-handling, and carbohydrate-processing upgrades across the Fond du Lac facility.
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Gay Lea Foods plans major expansion at its Toronto dairy. The C$200 million-plus project will add cottage cheese capacity, modern processing technology, and up to 75 jobs by 2028.
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Milk House is modernising Serbian dairy production with efficient equipment. New pasteurisation, sterilisation, and solar investments are intended to reduce utility use while supporting higher productivity.