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Wendy’s launch Project Fresh to accelerate global brand growth
Fast food chain Wendy’s has unveiled Project Fresh, a global strategy built on four pillars to modernise operations, enhance performance and boost profitability.
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Westfalia Fruit’s avocado precision breeding promises resilient new varieties
Westfalia Fruit is pioneering precision breeding with AI and genetics to develop resilient, consumer-driven avocado varieties for global markets.
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New UC Davis tool helps industry upcycle food byproducts and reduce waste
A new UC Davis database catalogues agricultural leftovers like tomato skins and pistachio hulls, helping food innovators reduce waste and upcycle resources.
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Quincy Lissaur – Executive Director, SSAFE
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Quincy Lissaur is the Executive Director of SSAFE, a global non-profit Public-Private Partnership that works on strengthen the safe supply and trade of food around the world. A Dutch national that has lived in Brazil, USA, UK and now based in Colombia, Quincy is responsible for the day-to-day operations of…
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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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Dimitra and NACCU partner to drive EUDR compliance for Kenya’s coffee farmers
Dimitra and NACCU have partnered to help over one million Kenyan coffee farmers comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Using Dimitra’s Connected Coffee platform, farmers can digitally map their farms, assess deforestation risks, and generate compliance reports, while advancing carbon and ESG practices to access premium EU markets.
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Danone inaugurates OneBiome Laboratory in Paris-Saclay, strengthening gut health innovation
Danone has inaugurated its OneBiome Laboratory in Paris-Saclay, a new global hub dedicated to microbiome science, nutrition and digital health, reinforcing its leadership in gut health innovation.
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FSA launches precision fermentation innovation research programme
The new innovation research programme aims to accelerate regulatory support for precision fermentation and other emerging food technologies.
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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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McDonald’s National Cheeseburger Day 2025: the 50¢ Double Cheeseburger explained
On McDonald’s National Cheeseburger Day 2025, the 50¢ Double Cheeseburger promotion isn’t just a deal—it’s a strategic move, leveraging mobile apps, data-driven demand forecasting, and operational agility to drive engagement and business outcomes.
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Ede food innovation park to position Netherlands as European hub for protein innovation
A new food innovation park in Ede will position the Netherlands as a European hub for protein innovation, offering facilities to scale alternative proteins.
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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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BRAINR raises record €11m to drive digital transformation in food manufacturing
Lisbon-based startup BRAINR has raised €11 million in a record seed round to digitise food manufacturing. Its cloud platform already manages a quarter of Portugal’s meat production, cutting waste and improving traceability.
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Tate & Lyle partners with MassChallenge to scale sustainable food innovation
The ingredient solutions giant is joining forces with MassChallenge to support food start-ups driving healthier, more sustainable innovation in the UK and Switzerland.
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Strongbow becomes first alcohol brand to add NaviLens accessible labels
The high-contrast NaviLens codes on Strongbow cans are designed to help blind and partially sighted shoppers access product information with ease.
