ofi in collaboration with LOTTE, Fuji Oil, and MC Agri Alliance has launched its first cocoa biochar pilot. The circular biomass initiative will turn discarded cocoa pod husks into biochar through combustion in biochar cone machines. Biochar will lock in…
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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, in collaboration with industrial partners, has developed a new technology for shaping cardboard in a unique continuous process to create reel-to-reel origami-inspired structures for fiber-based packaging materials. The origami folds can yield entirely new…
Utz Brands, Inc. has announced the opening of the Rice Distribution Center – a brand-new, state-of-the-art logistics center. The logistics center is named in honor of Michael W. Rice, the grandson of Bill and Salie Utz, who recently retired after…
Econo-Pak, a contract food packaging and manufacturing company, has announced a transformative expansion of its facility. The project includes a 125,000-square-foot addition to the existing 200,000-square-foot facility, representing a major milestone in the company’s growth. This expansion will enable Econo-Pak…
The Cultured Hub has officially opened its doors today, marking a milestone for the global cellular agriculture and food industry communities with a biotech facility. The pioneering scale-up and growth service aims to revolutionize the cultivated food and beverage sector…
Pune is set to host AICCS Cold Chain Expo, India’s largest gathering of cold storage owners and cold chain industry stakeholders. Organized by the Federation of Cold Storage Associations of India (FCAOI) and Future Market Events, the much-anticipated event will…
Amcor a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Kolon Industries Inc., a leading South Korean chemical materials manufacturer, to co-develop and commercialize more sustainable polyester materials for selected applications in Amcor’s flexible packaging…
Microalgae protein innovator Brevel, Ltd. has successfully implemented the FOAK (First-Of-A-Kind) strategy method by building its first plant for proprietary industrial-scale fermenters for microalgae protein. The company has completed construction of its FOAK facility and already secured two commercial agreements…
Nestlé India and its partners have commemorated the completion of fifteen years of its flagship societal initiative, the Nestlé Healthy Kids Programme, dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles amongst adolescents. Launched as a pilot program in 2009, it has grown significantly,…
UMAMI Bioworks, a cultivated seafood platform provider, and Steakholder Foods have announced the culmination of a two-year R&D collaboration funded by the Singapore-Israel Industrial R&D (SIIRD) grant. The partnership established the feasibility of producing 3D-printed cultivated fish products at scalable…
UPM Raflatac and WWF Poland have announced the Collaboration for Circular Economy and Wetland Preservation. As environmental challenges demand more and more attention and action across the globe, companies and organizations join forces to make a bigger impact. WWF Poland…
IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, has partnered with Gastrofresh, the fast-growing specialist supplier of high-quality fresh products to the hospitality and gastronomy sectors in South Tyrol, northern Italy. As the exclusive provider of reusable…
TNA Solutions has launched an immersive, interactive digital service, the tna intelli-assistTM the Industrial XR solution, to deliver high-impact projects with minimal risks – all while staying on budget. From replacing or integrating capital equipment into an existing line to…
Lantmännen and Arla have announced Collaboration with Chalmers Biotechnology for Sustainable Food Production. Chalmers University of Technology is now hosting a unique consortium for developing the food of the future, in collaboration with Lantmännen and Arla. The growing world population…
Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions for food, beverage, and industrial applications, and Lantmännen has announced a new long-term collaboration to Accelerate the Development of Plant-Based Proteins. Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leading player…