GEA Group has secured one of its largest contracts to date, worth €140-170 million, to construct the world’s largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder production facility in Algeria. The project, developed in partnership with Qatari dairy producer Baladna and the Algerian Government, aims to significantly enhance Algeria’s food security through domestic milk powder production.
The dairy industry faces mounting pressure as nearly 400 products were recalled worldwide during the first quarter of 2025, with microbiological contamination, unlabelled allergens, and physical foreign bodies driving the crisis. Minebea Intec, a leading industrial weighing technology manufacturer, has outlined comprehensive prevention strategies targeting critical production vulnerabilities.
Spanish botanical extract producer Euromed has been reaccredited with the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company amongst the top 1% of over 100,000 organisations assessed globally for environmental, social and governance performance across key sustainability metrics.
The German engineering specialist will showcase advanced brewing technologies and digital analytics tools alongside turnkey production solutions for beverage manufacturers at Munich’s leading industry exhibition.
Global avocado leader Westfalia Fruit has completed the acquisition of Greenpoint Trading B.V., strengthening its position in Europe’s rapidly growing foodservice sector where avocado-based products are becoming increasingly prevalent on commercial menus.
DolCas Biotech has successfully demonstrated the incorporation of marine collagen tripeptides into chocolate confections, achieving clinically effective dosing in an 8g serving whilst maintaining organoleptic properties. The New Jersey-based nutraceutical company utilises its proprietary Morikol ingredient to deliver 1g of ultra-low molecular weight fish collagen per chocolate square.
Swiss edible oil specialist Nutriswiss AG has obtained Bio Suisse organic certification for its oil mill facility in Wohlen, enabling expanded processing of both locally sourced Swiss oilseeds and imported organic materials. The certification addresses a strategic gap in the company’s organic product portfolio.
Fermentation technology specialist Galactic has commissioned a comprehensive new production line at its Guzhen facility in China, marking a significant expansion in manufacturing capacity for antimicrobial food preservative powders across Asia and EMEA markets.
A centuries-old microbial culture has found its way from preservation archives to one of the world’s most prestigious cultural venues, as Puratos introduces its heritage Vitus sourdough starter to the newly opened Boulangerie du Louvre. This landmark collaboration demonstrates how preserved fermentation cultures can bridge traditional artisan practices with contemporary commercial applications in unexpected settings.
NTU Singapore and the World Health Organisation have launched a three-year collaboration to transform global food safety standards through artificial intelligence and digital modelling technologies. The partnership aims to enhance risk assessment capabilities for novel food systems including cultured meat and precision-fermented products.
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