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As IAFP 2025 draws to a close, New Food’s Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell highlights four key sessions that shaped this year’s vital food safety discussions.
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Pladis’ major UK investment in factory automation and infrastructure aims to increase production capacity, efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Nestlé and IBM harness AI to develop sustainable food packaging solutions
Nestlé and IBM Research unveil a generative AI tool designed to accelerate the discovery of sustainable high-barrier food packaging materials.
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Harnessing AI and innovation for global food safety
Professor Chris Elliott highlights new innovations and new approaches that are joining the dots for a united food-safe future.
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For the food and drink manufacturing sector, managing pest issues is a fundamental pillar in supporting robust operational practices. Here, John Stewart at Pelsis Group reveals how digitalisation can enhance traditional pest control measures for more timely and precise intervention when it’s needed.
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Deliveroo takes to the skies with drone delivery trial in Dublin
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41% of UK food and drink manufacturers scale back investment amid economic pressures
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Food delivery just got smarter with temperature-controlled robots
Australian students unveil ‘Ari’, a self-driving food delivery robot with heated and cooled compartments to optimise temperature control.
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Vertical farming could be key to future protein supply
New research shows vertical farming can deliver high-protein yields while cutting environmental impact, offering real potential for urban food security.
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Food industry progress stalled by outdated tech, warns TraceGains
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From insight to automation: taking control with Process NIR
Watch this webinar to explore how Process NIR technology enables real-time process control and automation, helping food producers boost efficiency, consistency, and profitability.
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TraceGains launches AI solution to streamline COA processing and enhance food safety
TraceGains introduces Intelligent Document Processing to streamline Certificate of Analysis processing and enhance material compliance.
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NYU develops AI tool that reads your meal’s nutrition from a photo
NYU researchers develop a new AI tool that analyses food photos to calculate nutrition, offering an effortless way to monitor diets.
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New technology mimics shark skin to create bacteria-resistant cutting boards
New laser technology textures metal surfaces to mimic shark skin’s antimicrobial properties, offering a chemical-free solution to improve meat processing hygiene.
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Food safety in the age of transparency report by New Food
25 February 2025 | By SIAL Canada
This report navigates the evolving world of food safety and transparency with expert insights on key industry shifts, emerging challenges, and innovative solutions. Discover the latest in regulations, technology, and strategies to enhance compliance, build trust, and drive long-term success.
