All Hygiene by design (equipment/plant) articles
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WebinarHow innovation in genomics help reduce spoilage risk and non-quality costs: from detection to prevention
Join this webinar to hear from bioMérieux experts introduce new SMARTBIOME™ and show how spoiler investigation and microbiome analysis help manufacturers uncover contamination sources, accelerate corrective actions, and reduce spoilage risk and non‑quality costs.
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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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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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NewsGovernment launches consultation on statutory guidance to improve allergy safety in schools
Proposals would require schools to stock adrenaline injectors, train staff and implement allergy policies, strengthening safety across the school food system.
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NewsArla makes €300m investment in Swedish cheese dairy
Arla Foods confirms €300m investment in new Götene cheese dairy, doubling milk intake and boosting Swedish self-sufficiency and food security.
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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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NewsEuropean Commission’s JRC launches certified reference material to improve cereulide toxin detection in food
JRC launches certified reference material to improve cereulide toxin measurement, helping laboratories enhance food safety testing and protect consumers worldwide.
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NewsFoodborne antimicrobial resistance threat persists across Europe
EFSA and ECDC warn antimicrobial resistance in foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter remains high, threatening treatment effectiveness and reinforcing need for coordinated food supply chain action.
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NewsUnilever announces Google Cloud partnership to accelerate AI-driven CPG transformation
The Unilever and Google Cloud partnership will harness advanced AI, data and cloud to reshape brand discovery, marketing effectiveness and agentic commerce across operations.
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NewsMars and PepsiCo join global leaders to launch GenAI playbook for food R&D
Six multinational innovation leaders unveil practical guide helping R&D teams scale generative AI, unlock data value and accelerate breakthrough innovation across food and consumer sectors.
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NewsDHL partners with RLCold to transform food cold-chain logistics across North America
DHL Supply Chain and RLCold will develop five million square feet of advanced cold storage, modernising infrastructure and strengthening food safety and automation.
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NewsQueen Mary University of London develops handheld AI grape ripeness sensor for winemakers
Queen Mary University of London’s RipenAI handheld sensor gives winemakers instant grape ripeness data, improving harvest planning and quality.
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NewsEFSA assesses pathogen growth risks in meat intended for freezing
EFSA’s assessment shows how storage time, temperature and hygiene determine pathogen risks in meat destined for freezing.
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NewsNorway to phase out ‘frankenchickens’ by 2027 in landmark animal welfare move
Norway will phase out fast-growing chicken breeds by 2027, fuelling fresh pressure from animal welfare advocates on UK retailers and foodservice groups.
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NewsArla to centralise UK chilled supply chain with new Northamptonshire distribution centre
The new automated distribution hub will consolidate Arla’s chilled pallet operations, strengthening resilience, efficiency and sustainability across its UK dairy supply chain.
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NewsMcDonald’s and KFC criticised by NGO coalition over stalled chicken welfare reforms
Animal welfare groups accuse fast-food giants of failing to deliver chicken welfare improvements as European Chicken Commitment reforms approach a decisive stage.
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NewsGovernment targets higher UK animal welfare standards with 2032 caged egg phase-out
Ministers launch farming consultations to phase out all British caged eggs by 2032 and introduce stricter animal welfare standards for lambs.
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NewsPepsiCo partners with Siemens and NVIDIA to roll out AI digital twins across its supply chain
Food and drink giant PepsiCo is piloting AI-driven digital twins to redesign factories and warehouses, lifting throughput and cutting investment costs.
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InterviewTurning sustainability into value: the digital roadmap for climate-smart dairy
Balancing productivity, profitability and environmental impact is one of dairy’s biggest challenges. In this Q&A, David Nickell, Global VP Sustainability and Business Solutions and Head of Sustell™ at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, explains how data-driven farming, real-time insights and value-chain collaboration can reduce methane emissions, unlock new revenue streams ...
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NewsEU bioeconomy strategy 2025 sets sights on sustainable growth
The European Union has launched its 2025 bioeconomy strategy to drive sustainable growth, circular practices, and innovation. Explore how biotechnology and fermentation can help companies scale efficiently while supporting environmental goals.