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  • Banana Tree announces soy sauce flavour ice cream

    Banana Tree, the award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant, is about to turn dessert as we know it on its head with the launch of a brand-new, boundary-breaking Soy Sauce Ice Cream. Landing on menus across all Banana Tree restaurants tomorrow (Wednesday 25th June), this limited-edition dish is set to spark serious debate, delight curious diners, and…


  • Paulig’s venture arm uses AI-based precise automation to transform saffron production

    PINC, the venture arm of global food corporation Paulig, together with The Food Tech Lab and PolarVentures, has spearheaded a €2.73 million investment round in Swedish AgriTech startup BlueRedGold. With the help of cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence, the business will expedite the creation of the first scalable indoor saffron farming system in history. The investment…


  • Sensient Flavors & Extracts presents natural flavouring compounds made by biotransformation

    Sensient Flavours & Extracts has announced the release of BioSymphony, a line of natural flavours made using only the best ingredients found in nature. According to Sensient Flavours & Extracts, BioSymphony provides genuine, powerful flavour solutions to satisfy the changing demands of beverage and food producers. “We like to call it ‘complexification’,” says Steve Morris, president…


  • Beneo preclinical study reveals how prebiotic blends complement early-life nutrition

    Human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) and chicory-derived inulin-type fructans have additive, even synergistic, effects on toddler gut microbiota, according to a recent preclinical investigation by Pudenz et al. [i]. It supports the use of prebiotic blends in milk formulas to maintain gut health in early life, with potential long-term advantages for immunological and digestive…


  • SLB OneSubsea Gets Work on Northern Lights CCS Project Expansion

    SLB has secured an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Equinor, acting as Technical Service Provider, to its OneSubsea joint venture for a CO2 subsea injection system for the Northern Lights phase two project offshore Norway. The final investment decision for phase two was made by the Northern Lights’ owners TotalEnergies, Shell and Equinor…


  • Italy’s TSO strengthens Microsoft partnership on process digitalisation

    Giuseppina Di Foggia, CEO and general manager of Terna, and Brad Smith, vice chair & president of Microsoft, sign in Milan the MoU. Image courtesy Terna. Italian TSO Terna has announced an agreement with tech giant Microsoft to use its technologies to digitalise Terna’s business and industrial processes. Under an MoU, the agreement furthers a…


  • Demand for freezers rises as frozen food sheds its outdated reputation

    Nomad Foods has released its first annual Frozen in Focus report, which includes a significant new multi-market survey, showing that over one-third (35%) of consumers wish they had a bigger freezer at home. While the lasting appeal of frozen food convenience continues to be a draw for many, with 51% of consumers stating it saves…


  • EXPO NEWS: Highlights from Day 2 at Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe

    It’s been plain sailing on Day 2 of Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe in Amsterdam, as the product launches and big announcements keep coming. Here’s a flavor of what’s impressing visitors on the show floor today. Hypermotive demonstrates advanced maritime hydrogen power Making its Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo debut, Hypermotive is showcasing its…


  • First-of-a-kind retort technology reduces production times and increases sustainability

    JBT Marel has launched its patented efficient agitation (EA) retort, a mix of static processing and agitation providing flexible preservation solutions across a wider range of packaging formats. The  global technology solutions provider said its EA Retort was built for packagers that specialise in preservation applications involving pouches, tubs, cups, glass, and other delicate and…


  • ANON Drinks offers a new take on mindful drinking

    With one in five Gen Z drinkers now cutting back on alcohol, a premium non-alcoholic drinks brand has launched a bold new bottle at the Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival, making the case for moderation without compromising on taste. Unveiled on June 20th, ANON Drinks launched its limited-edition ‘Be More Zebra’ – a reimagined version of its popular…