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Cargill has expanded specialty fats capacity in Port Klang, Malaysia. The new line broadens regional supply for confectionery, bakery, frying, fillings, and dairy applications.
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India has raised recycled PET requirements for food packaging applications. The new threshold takes effect from 1 April and pushes food-contact packaging buyers further up the compliance curve.
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McCormick and Unilever are reshaping the global flavour market structure. Their agreement would create a larger sauces, condiments, and seasonings group spanning retail and foodservice.
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Tetra Pak is expanding product development capacity in Denton, Texas. The new build adds pilot, processing, packaging, and customer innovation space ahead of a planned 2027 opening.
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FDF now expects much sharper food price rises this year. Its revised forecast points to 9% to 10% food and non-alcoholic drink inflation by December 2026, up from a previous 3.2% outlook.
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Apetito has secured approval for its new Kitchen West plant. The £100m-plus Trowbridge project is set to add meal production capacity while keeping the company’s existing Canal Road kitchens running.
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Tekpak Automation plans a live interpack 2026 robotics cell demonstration. At Hall 16, stand A15, the company will run its TD3/R pick-and-place cell for packaging line applications.
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ProMach has strengthened its UK packaging footprint with an acquisition. Evolution BPS adds local service, engineering, and parts support for food and beverage lines across the UK and Ireland.
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Ishida Europe will use SNACKEX 2026 to spotlight faster automation. The company will show weighing, bagmaking, film handling, and seal-testing systems aimed at higher throughput and tighter line control.
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WMF has added its new Cool Brewed function to the 1500 F filter coffee machine, extending the platform from high-speed hot service into cold beverage production.