Category: Topics
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June’s heatwave removed nine million tonnes from European grain forecasts. Wheat filling and maize pollination suffered, raising pressure across milling, bakery, brewing, starch, and feed production.
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Memişoğlu will add canned pulses capacity at its Mersin factory. A $29m financing package will support production, working capital, lower resource consumption, and further export growth.
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SugaRich has demonstrated controlled processing routes for former food products. European representatives examined collection, segregation, depackaging, traceability, and safety systems used to recover manufacturing surpluses.
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Intersnack will acquire Utz through a $2.9bn private market transaction. The agreement creates equal ownership with Utz’s founding families and adds substantial American manufacturing capacity.
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Higher milk intake is straining FrieslandCampina’s available European processing capacity. Additional supply following the Milcobel merger has increased pressure on product mix, plant utilisation, and profitability.
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New guidance targets bacterial spores in plant based beverage ingredients. The work strengthens specifications, detection methods, thermal validation, and shelf life controls for ambient products.
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The Jolly Hog is securing capacity for wider retail growth. Cranswick’s investment adds manufacturing scale, technical support, supply assurance, and faster product development while retaining founder leadership.
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England will restrict high caffeine energy drink sales from 2027. Manufacturers and retailers must align product data, age controls, vending systems, online listings, and market-specific compliance before implementation.
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European confectionery exporters are pressing for lower Thai market barriers. CAOBISCO wants tariff reductions, workable origin rules, and improved ingredient access within a proposed EU-Thailand free trade agreement.
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Italian food pad capacity will expand through integrated airlaid production. Magic has ordered an Andritz eXcelle line for absorbent packaging used with meat, seafood, fruit, and other moisture-sensitive foods.