All Process design & scale-up articles – Page 5
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NewsFungi fed on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets
New study shows fungi grown on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets and reduce nutrient deficiency risks.
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ArticleA Food Safety Carol: the reckoning of CD Screege
Inspired by A Christmas Carol, this fictional narrative follows a global food executive forced to confront the human cost of his decisions. Drawing on real world failures and insights from Dr Darin Detwiler and international food safety leaders, the story explores how culture, leadership and risk shape outcomes across the ...
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NewsGovernment launches new farming board to put growers at heart of UK food policy
New Farming and Food Partnership Board aims to boost productivity, profitability and UK food security through closer collaboration across the supply chain.
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NewsGreencore clears final CMA hurdle to seal £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition
Watchdog approval clears path for Greencore’s £1.2bn Bakkavor acquisition after chilled sauces concerns resolved through Bristol site divestment.
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NewsDiageo to sell East African Breweries stake to Japan’s Asahi for $2.3bn
The landmark $2.3bn deal hands Asahi control of East Africa’s biggest brewer, while securing long-term Guinness and spirits licences.
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Newsofi surpasses emissions and farmer income targets to future-proof cocoa supply chains
Ingredient supplier ofi exceeds climate and living income milestones, reinforcing long-term cocoa supply chain resilience for food manufacturers.
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ArticleUPF & HFSS – the new state of play
Lewis Wallis and Dr Samuel Dicken summarise the major developments from 2025 and reflect on what we might expect in the next year as science and policy continue to evolve around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and foods high in fat, sugar and/or salt (HFSS).
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NewsEuropean Commission gives final approval to Mars' $36bn Kellanova acquisition
European Commission grants final approval for Mars’ $36bn Kellanova acquisition, creating a global snacking powerhouse with nine billion-dollar brands.
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NewsMPs and Paul McCartney back letter opposing EU plant-based meat naming ban
Cross-party MPs and Paul McCartney urge EU to drop plant-based naming ban, warning it risks confusion, higher costs and climate progress.
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NewsMars invests $20m to accelerate sustainable rice sourcing by 2030
The company aims to strengthen long-term supply chain resilience by 2030, supporting farmers to adopt climate-smart techniques that improve yields sustainably
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ArticlePanorama’s PFAS wake-up call: why the UK food industry must act now
The BBC Panorama episode on ‘forever chemicals’ has put PFAS contamination in UK food under the spotlight. Here’s why manufacturers can’t afford to ignore it.
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NewsIron-fortified hemp biochar sharply reduces PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in crops
New study finds iron-fortified hemp biochar sharply reduces PFAS forever chemicals entering radishes from contaminated soil, offering food producers a promising mitigation tool.
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NewsUnilever sells Graze to Candy Kittens owner Katjes International
Unilever will sell Graze to Katjes International in a deal placing the healthy snacking brand under the growing Candy Kittens group.
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NewsNIZO and University of Twente launch device tracking how ingredients affect cognition
NIZO and the University of Twente have launched a Gut–Brain Axis on Chip that tracks how nutrients affect brain function, offering food innovators an animal-free testing solution.
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NewsNestlé maps cocoa diversity to safeguard future chocolate production
Nestlé and global researchers have created a 96-variety cocoa collection covering 95 percent of worldwide genetic diversity to strengthen future of chocolate production.
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NewsBarilla unveils global food innovation centre in Parma
Barilla has opened a major food innovation centre in Parma to accelerate research, technology and global product development across pasta, sauces and bakery.
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NewsUK extends sugar tax to milkshakes and RTD coffees to curb obesity
The UK will extend its sugar tax to milkshakes and RTD coffees, pushing manufacturers to reformulate products as part of efforts to curb obesity.
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WebinarThe science of next-gen ingredients: fermentation, formulation and function
The webinar explored how fermentation-driven innovation and advanced formulation science are shaping the next generation of functional food ingredients, with insights from leading R&D and applications experts.
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NewsMagnum invests £50m to modernise UK’s largest ice cream factory
Magnum Ice Cream Company has announced a £50m upgrade of its Gloucester factory, introducing modernised infrastructure, high-speed production lines and sustainability gains as part of a global supply chain transformation.
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NewsTate & Lyle drives regenerative agriculture in Europe to build climate-resilient supply chain
Tate & Lyle partners with French cooperatives and Regrow Ag to expand regenerative agriculture programme and create a climate-resilient corn supply chain.