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Jim Beam shutting down bourbon production at Kentucky distillery for 2026
Bourbon giant pauses output at flagship site as tariffs, oversupply and falling alcohol demand pressure US whiskey industry.
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Morrisons and Applied Nutrition launch GLP-1 friendly ready meal range
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition on a landmark licensing deal, launching 53 high-protein products including the UK’s first GLP-1 friendly supermarket ready meals.
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Nestlé extends Materna range with nutrition solutions for every stage of motherhood
Nestlé expands its maternal nutrition solutions through the Materna range, offering science-led staged support from pre-conception to post-birth recovery.
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Tetra Pak launches world’s first aseptic paper-based barrier for juice packaging
Tetra Pak, in collaboration with Spanish drinks brand García Carrión, has launched the world’s first use of its aseptic paper-based barrier technology for juice packaging.
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UPF & 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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Singapore team develops two novel methods to enhance carob flavour in chocolate alternatives
Scientists in Singapore have developed two natural processing techniques that significantly improve carob flavour, offering manufacturers a climate-resilient alternative to cocoa.
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NIZO 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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Nestlé 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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Barilla 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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The science of next-gen ingredients: fermentation, formulation and function
25 November 2025 | By TA Instruments
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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AKA Foods secures $17.2 million seed funding to launch world’s first secure AI system for food innovation
AKA Foods has secured $17.2 million in seed funding to launch AKA Studio, a secure AI platform transforming food product formulation. By combining sensory data, R&D insights and intelligent AI assistants, the system accelerates innovation cycles, supports clean-label reformulation, and helps food companies bring healthier, more sustainable products to market…
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Premier Foods announces £36m Worksop site investment and new Loyd Grossman deal
Premier Foods will upgrade its Worksop site, bring Loyd Grossman production in-house and extend the brand partnership to 2034.
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UK brewery advances circular brewing with beers powered by wastewater-to-energy system
Hepworth and WASE roll out the UK’s first brewery wastewater-to-energy system and mark the milestone with the launch of renewable-powered Nexus beers.
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Nestlé drives nutrition innovation through global university and startup partnerships
Nestlé is strengthening global collaborations with leading universities and startups to accelerate research in women’s health, longevity and weight management.
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Guide to testing: precision, protection and progress in food manufacturing
Across the global food sector, testing has evolved from a procedural requirement to a cornerstone of trust. The Guide to testing shows how experts are tackling digital threats, ensuring product safety, and building resilient systems that protect consumers while accelerating novel food approvals.
