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ReportWhere AI and digital tools are delivering value in food production
AI is moving into everyday food operations, but where is it delivering value? Read this free report to explore real-world applications and the challenges holding back wider adoption.
NewsUS dairy processors invest $15 billion in manufacturing expansion across 23 states
US dairy processors are betting big on future demand, with more than 85 manufacturing projects planned or underway through 2030 to expand capacity and tap into growing markets.
NewsAI forecasts rise in Salmonella antimicrobial resistance across China by 2050
AI modelling identifies 84 Salmonella resistance traits predicted to increase across China’s food chain by 2050, highlighting potential gaps in food safety surveillance programmes.
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Where AI and digital tools are delivering value in food production
AI is moving into everyday food operations, but where is it delivering value? Read this free report to explore real-world applications and the challenges holding back wider adoption.
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Why nitrites in processed meat are back in the spotlight and what reformulation requires
As scrutiny of nitrites grows, Ben Cornwell examines the evidence, how current UK and EU regulations differ and what’s required to reformulate processed meat without them.
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OpinionThe bitter taste of sustainable coffee
The world wants and needs more sustainable food production, but who should pay for it? Chris Elliott examines the growing cost burden on coffee farmers and what must change to ensure the prized cup of joe can be produced responsibly for generations to come.
ArticleThe science behind consistent snack manufacturing
Discover how METTLER TOLEDO balances and halogen moisture analysers help snack manufacturers monitor quality, make faster decisions and maintain more consistent production.
ArticlePlant-based homogenisation starts with the right pre-mix
Steffen Jahnke of GEA explores how the right pre-mix sets the foundation for successful plant-based homogenisation, and what scale-up really tests.
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ArticleThe Process NIR Readiness Checklist
Successful process NIR starts before installation. This checklist helps manufacturers assess readiness, identify gaps and make the right decisions early to accelerate deployment and results.
ArticleWhat viable PFAS-free food packaging really requires
With new EU limits on PFAS in food-contact packaging now in force, New Food speaks to VTT experts about balancing product performance requirements with viable PFAS-free alternatives.
ArticleWhy fragmented product data raises the cost of food non-compliance
Specright’s Andy Stark explores how fragmented product data can increase compliance risk, slow reformulation and drain R&D capacity – and why trusted data is becoming critical to effective AI adoption.
OpinionImported eggs and Salmonella: the cracks in Britain’s food-safety defences
Recent Salmonella outbreaks have exposed vulnerabilities in UK egg supply chains. Chris Elliott examines their complex routes into food service and where improvements are needed.
ArticleBuilding food supply chain resilience through data-sharing approaches
As food supply chains face growing disruption, Wageningen University & Research experts explain why better data sharing is becoming critical to building greater agility and resilience.
ArticleHow FSA national regulation proposals could reshape industry oversight
The UK Government has asked the FSA to develop national oversight of large food businesses. Walker Morris’ Chris McGarvey explains what it could mean for the industry.
ArticleHow laboratory AI agents can transform R&D and quality in the food industry
Food and beverage laboratories face growing pressure to innovate without compromising safety. This article explores how agentic AI can connect siloed data, strengthen predictive quality and accelerate R&D.
ArticleWhy food laboratories need analytical systems that deliver more than sensitivity
Can laboratories increase sensitivity without compromising routine reliability, workflow efficiency or resource use? The LCMS-8065XE was designed to address these growing analytical demands.
ArticleDesigning nutraceuticals around biology, not ingredients
Health claims on nutraceuticals can be limited due to the need for scientific evidence, which traditional products often lack. Here, we introduce a new approach to nutraceutical formulation that marries biology with engineering to address specific health issues – and the results are looking good.
ArticleSetting pass/fail criteria with GENESYS custom method application: Sports drink quality testing
How can beverage manufacturers catch concentration errors and contamination quickly? This study explores how UV-Visible spectroscopy and custom pass/fail criteria can support faster, straightforward quality checks.
ArticleMoving AI beyond pilot: a compliance guide for food businesses
AI can improve forecasting, traceability and customer communications, but food businesses remain accountable when failures create safety or compliance risks. Here is what technical and compliance leaders should consider before moving AI from pilot to production.
ReportIs your food testing programme a map of current risk or an archive of past concerns?
A practical guide for QA, QC and laboratory leaders navigating rapid reformulation, complex matrices and escalating regulatory scrutiny.
ArticleWhy scaling food biotechnology is an engineering challenge, not just a scientific one
As fermentation and microbial production scale up, Food Manufacturing Technologies Europe President Ola Elmqvist explains why reliability, efficiency and economics – not biology alone – will determine commercial success.
ArticleFrom science to shelf: the rise of pet gut health innovation
Elisabetta Pierangelo, Global Vice President of Research & Development at Mars Pet Nutrition, reveals the latest research that is helping to reshape pet food formulation strategies that prioritise gut health for optimum overall wellness.
ArticleWhat happens to fresh food when there is no next delivery?
Commercial shipping exposes the limits of fragile food supply chains and the urgent need for resilience. Coby Sella, Chief Executive Officer of Agwa, argues that the lessons now playing out at sea signal where the wider food system is heading.
ArticleWhat 10 years of advancement mean for Process NIR reliability
Process NIR has a reputation problem. Not because the technology doesn’t work but because for many manufacturers, an earlier experience left a lasting impression.