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Lactalis Canada opens new R&D centre: Lactalis Canada has opened its new Research & Development (R&D) Centre in Ingleside, Ontario, as part of its commitment to advancing Canada’s dairy, food manufacturing and agrifood sectors. Located adjacent […] dlvr.​it/TW43PJ

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OPRL responds to new deadline for EU’s labelling for PPWR: OPRL has responded to the new deadline for the EU’s labelling for PPWR, welcoming European Commission confirmation that work on the labelling is ongoing with plans to include a public […] dlvr.​it/TW3qjr

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ADM expands Kenya farming programme to support 17,500 farmers: ADM has expanded its partnership with Concern Worldwide US to support 17,500 smallholder farmers in Kenya, with a focus on agricultural productivity, climate resilience and access to commercial… dlvr.​it/TW3lGN

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Tofoo & Co begins work on North Yorkshire factory: UK plant-based food manufacturer Tofoo & Co has started construction of a new production facility in Malton, North Yorkshire, as part of plans to double its tofu manufacturing capacity. The […] dlvr.​it/TW20RW

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MotionTech acquires Loughborough engineering firm: Loughborough-based Alway Loughborough Limited has been acquired by industrial automation company MotionTech as part of plans to expand its technical capabilities and international market presence. Founded in… dlvr.​it/TW1Pxr

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PurposeEnergy opens $40m biogas facility in Ohio: PurposeEnergy has commissioned a new anaerobic digestion and wastewater treatment facility in Minster, Ohio, to convert food manufacturing waste into renewable biogas and reduce industrial wastewater loads. The… dlvr.​it/TW1GKc

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De’ Longhi increases stake in professional coffee division: De’ Longhi Group has agreed to acquire DLI Limited’s entire shareholding in its professional coffee division for approximately €662.​5 million, increasing its ownership from 61.​56% to 88.​02%. The… dlvr.​it/TW0Y1x

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Primo Brands opens new Mountain Valley factory: Primo Brands, a branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration, has opened a new factory for The Mountain Valley in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas. The 200,000 sq ft facility […] dlvr.​it/TVzyZj

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High-protein food patent filings hit record high: Global patent applications for high-protein food technologies reached a record 5,626 in the year to 30 June 2026, up 9% from 5,148 the previous year, according to research by intellectual […] dlvr.​it/TVzpV6

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Panzani and Cerealis in €1.​8bn merger talks: French food manufacturer Panzani Group and Portugal-based Cerealis have entered exclusive negotiations over a proposed merger that would create a European food group with annual revenues of approximately €1… dlvr.​it/TVzkV3

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Increased demand for healthier protein sees Boparan invest £100m in turkey: Boparan Private Office, owner of the Bernard Matthews turkey brand, is making a £100m investment in British turkey, driven by increased consumer demand for healthier protein. Bernard… dlvr.​it/TVzHZT

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ULMA flow wrappers help Eurilait increase uptime and cut packaging waste: Cheese specialist Eurilait has increased machine uptime by an estimated 5-7% and reduced waste in its mould-ripened cheese area by an estimated 3% after standardising its flow-wrapping… dlvr.​it/TVzFcG

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Chicopee expands rMicrofibre portfolio with 100% recycled disposable and reusable solutions for every cleaning environment: Chicopee, a Magnera brand and manufacturer of professional cleaning wipes, is launching its expanded rMicrofibre range, introducing a… dlvr.​it/TVxVW0

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Eriez to showcase advanced inspection technologies at PACK EXPO 2026: Eriez will highlight advanced inspection technologies at PACK EXPO International 2026, Oct. 18–21, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Visitors to Booth S-3954 in the South Hall can see live… dlvr.​it/TVxTsJ

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Celebrate the Diversity: new three-year campaign showcases the heritage, sustainability and quality of Spanish and Portuguese wines: The Spanish Wine Interprofessional Organisation (OIVE) and the Interprofessional Association of the Portuguese Wine Industry… dlvr.​it/TVxJck

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New EU initiative targets novel-food approval delays: The Ministry of Future Affairs has launched the New Foods RegLab to help food-tech companies navigate the EU’s novel-food authorisation process and improve regulatory knowledge sharing. Announced on 15… dlvr.​it/TVxD6b

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Italian food exports to Britain now worth €4.​5bn despite Brexit: Britain’s appetite for all things Italian remains as strong as ever. The latest analysis from the Economic Observatory of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation… dlvr.​it/TVvyDf

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McCain Foods to acquire Falcon Agrifriz Foods’ potato processing business, strengthening manufacturing network in India: McCain Foods, a global manufacturer of prepared potato and appetizer products, has entered into an agreement to acquire Falcon Agrifriz… dlvr.​it/TVvwX1

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Lallemand acquires IFF’s meat cultures portfolio: Lallemand, through its Lallemand Specialty Cultures business unit, has acquired the IFF meat cultures portfolio, expanding its offering. The strategic acquisition reinforces Lallemand Specialty Cultures’… dlvr.​it/TVvw2l

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Award-winning robotic pizza laning system keeps production moving: Western Mechanical Handling UK Ltd (WMH) has successfully designed and installed an innovative robotic pizza laning system that maximises production efficiency while eliminating downtime during… dlvr.​it/TVvjpW