Category: Topics
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European farming faces renewed scrutiny over antibiotic use after experts warned that reductions in farm antimicrobial sales are stalling, with food safety and meat supply-chain consequences.
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The European Commission’s EUDR review brings soluble coffee and coffee extracts into scope, closing a compliance gap that could affect beverage manufacturers, coffee processors, and importers.
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FrieslandCampina Ingredients is investing more than €90m across its Dutch production network to expand high-value whey protein capacity for active nutrition, medical nutrition, early-life nutrition, and high-protein food formats.
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Sidel has unveiled a 16.5g edible oil PET bottle using laser heating and structural redesign to reduce plastic use while retaining top-load performance, grip, and rPET compatibility for high-volume supply chains.
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Amcor, Metsä Group, and G Mondini have developed a fibre-based tray system for protein and chilled ready meals. The system will run live at interpack on G Mondini’s Trave Streamline machine.
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Michelman has introduced Nuvita Life 4002 and Nuvita Life 4605 for fibre-based retail food packaging. The coatings target barrier performance, recyclability, compostability, and compatibility with VFFS lines.
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Second Nature Brands has recalled selected Keto Crunch Smart Mix packs after undeclared cashews, pistachios, and cherries were identified. The issue was traced to a temporary breakdown in production and packaging processes.
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US lawmakers have urged FSIS to reject proposed rules on pork and poultry line speeds. The dispute centres on inspection flexibility, process control, worker safety, and throughput at plants operating under modern slaughter systems.
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ABF Ingredients plans to invest around £47.8m in a new Ohly facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The project will support specialty yeast extracts, yeast-based ingredients, and flavour solutions for North American markets.
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has deployed an electric HGV from its Wakefield plant. The trial with Maritime Transport has covered more than 7,000 miles and saved an estimated 12.43 tonnes of CO₂e.