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Hovis expands AI partnership with IntelliAM in major multi-site deal
Bakery giant Hovis has signed a major deal with tech firm IntelliAM to roll out AI-driven productivity solutions across multiple sites.
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FSA opens consultation on BPA food packaging ban
The Food Standards Agency has launched a consultation on banning BPA and related chemicals in food packaging to safeguard public health.
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Walmart to eliminate synthetic dyes from private label food brands by 2027
Walmart joins other major US food makers in phasing out synthetic dyes, pledging to reformulate private label brands by 2027.
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Process NIR in food manufacturing: from calibration to confidence
Process NIR in food manufacturing is transforming quality control. Real-time insights, cross-team collaboration, and unified strategies help reduce waste, improve efficiency, and build trust in production decisions.
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Mars powers all European snacking factories with renewable energy
Mars has announced all ten of its European snacking factories now run entirely on renewable energy, marking a milestone in its net zero journey.
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PepsiCo, Unilever, and partners launch STEP up for Agriculture to scale regenerative farming
PepsiCo and Unilever STEP up for Agriculture to support farmers, scale regenerative practices, and build resilient, sustainable food supply chains.
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FareShare and Felix Project merge to “scale up food provision for the UK’s most vulnerable communities”
FareShare and The Felix Project unite to expand surplus redistribution and strengthen communities, as demand surges and food insecurity deepens.
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Mars invests €1bn to upgrade its EU food manufacturing operations by 2026
Mars will invest €1 billion in EU operations by 2026 to modernise factories, boost sustainability and drive innovation across its food portfolio.
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The process of coffee production: from seed to cup
Coffee is one of the most beloved beverages worldwide. Part of its appeal has been attributed to the fact that coffee has a higher caffeine content than most naturally produced beverages, such as tea and cocoa. In this article we will look at the process of coffee production from seed…
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European Parliament approves new EU-wide targets to reduce food waste by 2030
The new binding EU-wide 2030 food waste targets aim to slash sector-wide losses and improve sustainability across the supply chain.
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Closing the gaps in food inspection: smarter solutions for foreign body detection
Food recalls continue to make headlines, posing serious risks to consumer health and damaging brand reputation, sometimes irreparably. Despite metal detection being the long-standing industry standard for quality control, it is no longer sufficient on its own. Glen Oxborough, Business Manager – X-ray Inspection at Ishida Europe, explains why today’s…
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Xampla raises $14m to scale plant-based packaging solutions
UK start-up Xampla secures $14m funding to expand Morro plant-based packaging, targeting 10 billion single-use plastic items globally.
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Kraft Heinz announce split into two independent food businesses
The US packaged food giant has announced it will divide into two publicly traded companies to sharpen brand focus and drive long-term growth.
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New research reveals potential of AI-driven colour-changing food packaging
New University of Vaasa research explores how AI-powered colour-changing packaging could improve food quality monitoring, reduce waste and boost transparency.
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Baby food industry given 18 months by UK Government to cut sugar and salt
Manufacturers have 18 months under new UK guidelines to cut sugar and salt in baby food and improve labelling.
