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This week’s parliamentary session with Baroness Hayman, regarding the industry’s questions in relation to the proposed introduction of plant health border checks for fresh produce and plants was incredibly disappointing, according to Mike Parr, CEO PML Seafrigo, UK & Ireland. In an impassioned comment piece which follows, Parr said the move represented yet another painful…
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Image courtesy 123rf US-based energy storage company Fluence Energy has announced a pause to projects in its home country due to economic uncertainty caused by Donald Trump’s tariff policy. Fluence Energy, owned by Siemens AG and AES Corporation, announced the decision with its Q2 results for 2025, citing a temporary deceleration in its US customer…
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Cooperation agreement (form left to right): Dino Chece (VP Slicing Business Unit Provisur), Christian Traumann (CEO MULTIVAC), Brian Perkins (President Provisur), Dr. Tobias Richter (CSO MULTIVAC) Posted: 9 May 2025 Share this page A cooperation agreement has been struck at IFFA between Provisur and the Multivac Group to provide integrated slicing lines for raw gammon…
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Kelli Heinz, VP of marketing & industry affairs at Bell Flavors & Fragrances, has been appointed as 2025-2026 Flavor Extract Manufacturers Association president. Kelli brings nearly 20 years of extensive experience in the flavour and fragrance industry, having been an esteemed member of FEMA since her early days at Bell Flavors & Fragrances. She chaired…
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Grace Foods UK is celebrating the 50th birthday of its iconic hot sauce brand, Encona, with the launch of limited-edition anniversary branding that will be rolled out across its whole range. The branding will pay homage to the legendary hot sauce brand with limited-edition 50th anniversary emblemed signature packaging and will be available to buy…
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Image by Sabine Zierer from Pixabay. Significant change is coming to the US economy as the world reacts to President Donald Trump’s tariff policy. While this change isn’t evident on US store shelves just yet, there are reports that an increasing number of large cargo ships bound from China are heading to Europe and other…
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Bühler enhanced its market position in the nut processing sector by adding the NapaRoast steam vacuum pasteurisation technology to its extensive range, enabling it to better meet trends like sustainable practices, regulatory compliance, and healthy snacking. “The integration of NapaRoast puts us in the unique position to be a one-stop shop for our customers,” Cathrin…
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Image: 123rf German energy company EnBW has opted for a controllable local systems (CLS) software from Robotron to mitigate grid bottlenecks. EnBW Utility Services customers will benefit from the new interface between grid and end customers, which will be used for interventions to avoid bottlenecks on the power grid. EnBW cites in a release how…
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Viking and Fincantieri have announced details of the Viking Libra, which they state will be the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship. The vessel is currently under construction in Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard and will be delivered in 2026. The Switzerland-based cruise and travel company’s subsequent ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, which is also currently under construction…
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Mondelēz International and Lotus Bakeries strengthen partnership to accelerate innovation and growth
The successful launch of a co-branded Cadbury Biscoff product, the Côte d’Or L’Original with crispy Lotus Biscoff pieces, is part of an ambitious growth strategy for Mondelēz Benelux to reach €1 billion in sales by 2030. The company is strengthening its current assortment, concentrating on focused growth within its core sectors, and consistently innovating to…
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