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FSA appoints new chief executive
The Food Standards Agency has appointed Emily Miles as its new chief executive.
Entrepreneur launches mobile order & pay solution
A tech entrepreneur has launched an innovative mobile order & pay start-up and in less than 2 years secured close to £9 million investment.
Warburtons confirms factory closure
Bakery company Warburtons has confirmed plans to close its bakery in Newcastle, potentially leading to the loss of 100 jobs.
Report details top food and drink brands
Brand Finance has published its latest report on the world’s most valuable food and soft drink brands.
Cargill diversifies its starches and sweeteners portfolio
Cargill is transforming its production site in Krefeld, Germany, from a corn to a wheat processing plant, representing an investment of US$ 200 million.
Vegan cheese sales to soar
Leading vegan cheese companies are focusing on introducing cost-effective vegan cheese variants to appeal to a wider, cost-sensitive demographic.
PPMA Group Industry Awards 2019: Call for Entries
There are 12 Awards categories in total, ranging from most innovative technologies in processing, packaging, robotics, vision systems and ancillary equipment, to achievements in sales, export and the environment.
DSM and Avril collaborate to bring plant-based protein to food industry
DSM and Avril will produce a protein based on non-genetically modified canola.
Scentium Flavours revamp increases production by 40%
Scentium Flavours, the flavour division of the Iberchem Group, has fully revamped the production plant at its head office in Spain.
Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs intensify innovation collaboration
Following the increasing demand for sustainable packaging, Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs has once again collaborated to bring new technology to market.
Vodafone demonstrates how 5G will benefit the industry
Vodafone switched on its 5G network in seven cities across the UK this week, at a launch event which demonstrated how the technology could be used in food production.
DDW acquires DuPont’s Natural Colors business
DDW The Color House, has acquired DuPont’s Natural Colors business which was part of DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences division.
Mutlivac acquires Fritsch bakery company
Multivac has acquired the Fritsch Group to further expand its range of solutions for the bakery industry.
Organic pea protein market to see robust growth
A report by Persistence Market Research has suggested that the organic pea protein market will see robust growth in revenue through 2027, at an estimated CAGR of 7.2%.