All Automation, AI & digital manufacturing articles
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ReportGlobal Food Supply Chains in 2026: building resilience under pressure
Climate shocks, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruption are reshaping global food systems. The Global Food Supply Chains in 2026 report explores how the industry is responding as resilience becomes an increasingly urgent priority.
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NewsResearchers develop AI-powered digital twin system for vineyard water management
International research team combines AI, satellite connectivity and extended reality to improve vineyard irrigation efficiency and crop traceability.
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NewsMars invests £190m in AI-driven Slough chocolate factory transformation
The manufacturer will modernise its Slough chocolate factory with AI, robotics and digital manufacturing technology under a £190 million investment programme.
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NewsM&S launches £340m automated food distribution hub in Northamptonshire
The retailer’s largest-ever supply chain investment will use automation technology to support growth, improve availability and create 1,000 jobs.
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NewsMettler-Toledo unveils AI-enabled inspection systems at Interpack 2026
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is introducing new metal detection, x-ray inspection and connected data management technologies at Interpack 2026 as food manufacturers increase focus on automation, traceability and production efficiency.
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NewsPepsiCo leads renewable power pact with suppliers to decarbonise across Europe
PepsiCo and supply chain partners sign 10-year wind power agreement in Spain to cut emissions and expand renewable electricity use.
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NewsMars backs Lithuanian wind farm to expand renewable energy supply
Mars signs long-term wind power agreement in Lithuania to support manufacturing operations, supply chain decarbonisation and wider renewable energy expansion.
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NewsDiageo opens $415m Alabama plant to expand Southern US production
New Montgomery manufacturing facility strengthens Diageo’s Southern US supply network while boosting production capacity, sustainability performance and regional economic growth.
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ArticleTurning data into insight: GFSI panel examines AI’s role in food safety risk detection
Food safety leaders at GFSI Vancouver say AI and advanced analytics are transforming how companies detect and prevent risks across global supply chains.
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NewsNestlé-backed AI pilot cuts food waste and redistributes nearly 500,000 meals
Nestlé-backed AI pilot identifies surplus food in real time, helping manufacturers cut waste and redistribute nearly 500,000 meals.
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ArticleHarnessing technology and innovation to ensure safe food for all
Technology is transforming food safety. Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson and Franck Pandiani of GFSI explain why digital tools, AI, and real-time data are now essential to protect consumers and streamline supply chains.
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WebinarSmart food safety: implementing AI for risk, compliance and control
Join New Food and Dr Darin Detwiler as he leads an expert discussion on how AI is being implemented in food safety, from predictive risk modelling to real-world compliance systems.
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ReportScaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods: inside the industrial reality of food innovation
New food technologies are advancing rapidly but scaling them remains the industry’s defining challenge. The Scaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods report explores whow to turn promising science into industrial reality.
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ArticleUnlocking Snack Success in Europe with yeast-based ingredients
The evolution of the European snacks market: from the quest for health to the thirst for flavor experiences. As consumer demand for healthier and more sustainable snack options grows, manufacturers must adapt by using innovative yeast-based ingredient solutions. Biospringer offers a range of solutions to meet these challenges and address ...
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NewsAston University and Mondelēz launch flavour filtration research partnership
New research partnership aims to develop membrane filtration technologies that enhance flavours, aromas and nutrients in food products.
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NewsEuropean Commission launches AI TraceMap tool to combat food fraud and outbreaks
The AI-powered TraceMap platform aims to speed detection of food fraud, contamination and outbreaks across EU agri-food supply chains.
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NewsOatly invests $16 million to expand Swedish production plant
Oatly will invest $16 million upgrading its Landskrona plant, increasing production capacity by a third to meet rising global demand.
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NewsBezos Centre Conference 2026: "No Plan B" without alternative protein price parity
In his keynote, GFI President Bruce Friedrich told the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference that meat demand will rise unless alternative proteins reach price and taste parity.
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NewsGovernment backs farmers with £345 million productivity and innovation funding
Government unveils major funding package accelerating farm innovation, productivity and resilience to strengthen profitability and support more affordable food long term.
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NewsNUS fermentation breakthrough boosts kombu nutrition and flavour
The new co-fermentation technique boosts nutrient absorption, probiotics and flavour, opening commercial opportunities for functional seaweed foods, beverages and next-generation plant-based products worldwide.