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Phenna expands compliance services with Ventilate deal: Nottingham-based Phenna Group has acquired UK-based Ventilate Consultancy & Control Limited and Ventilate Grease Control Limited, strengthening its capabilities in kitchen ventilation compliance and… dlvr.it/TRppK6

Soy protein cleared for heart health claims in Australia and New Zealand: Food Standards Australia New Zealand has approved a new heart health claim for isolated soy protein, allowing food and drink manufacturers to link its consumption to improved blood… dlvr.it/TRphv3

Bansk backs wellness shot brand expansion: Bansk Group has agreed to acquire a majority stake in US wellness brand So Good So You, marking its latest move into purpose-led consumer goods. Financial terms of the deal […] dlvr.it/TRnd3f

Constellation moves to fully acquire HopWtr: Constellation Brands has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in non-alcoholic drinks brand HopWtr, taking full ownership of the business. Financial terms have not been disclosed. HopWtr produces hop-infused… dlvr.it/TRmjkG

Coca-Cola backs water restoration in Tanzania: The Coca-Cola system has committed USD 1.94 million to restore the Ruvu Basin, a key water source for Dar es Salaam and surrounding regions in eastern Tanzania. The basin supports […] dlvr.it/TRmdBg

The Rise of Intelligent Packaging: Camera-Assisted Laser Perforation from Spark Machinery: Up to 40% of fresh produce harvested globally never reaches the consumer — and in industrialised countries, post-harvest losses consistently sit between 10% and… dlvr.it/TRkTD1

Food software merger targets factory floor to shelf: Point74 has completed the acquisition of compliance platform QUOR, bringing together product lifecycle management and factory quality systems into a single digital platform for the UK food and beverage… dlvr.it/TRkKQx

Amcor lightens dairy packaging with redesigned UniPak: Amcor has introduced a lighter version of its 1kg UniPak container for the dairy sector, reducing material use while maintaining performance and compatibility with existing production lines. The… dlvr.it/TRjQgH

Cheaper imports ahead as EU–Australia deal reshapes food trade: A long-awaited trade agreement between the EU and Australia is set to change how food and drink moves between the two markets, with tariffs removed on most products and new […] dlvr.it/TRjMdf

Coca-Cola expands fairlife production in Michigan: The Coca-Cola Company is planning a $650 million expansion of its Fairlife facility in Coopersville, Michigan, increasing production capacity with two new processing lines. The project will add around… dlvr.it/TRjGSg

Smarter coding steps into the spotlight at interpack: LEIBINGER is set to showcase updated coding and marking technology at interpack 2026, focusing on improving how products are labelled across fast-moving production lines in sectors such as food,… dlvr.it/TRhKd4

Del Monte brand brought back together after $285m deal: Fresh Del Monte Produce has completed a $285 million acquisition of key Del Monte Foods assets, finalised in March 2026 as part of a court-supervised sale following the company’s bankruptcy […] dlvr.it/TRhBPV

Private equity firm takes over UK food wholesaler: One Equity Partners has acquired UK-based wholesale distributor Kitwave Group, bringing the long-established food and drink supplier under private ownership. Kitwave, founded in 1987, supplies a wide… dlvr.it/TRgFBc

UK Packaging PRO joins new packaging scheme: OPRL has welcomed the appointment of UK Packaging PRO as a Producer Responsibility Organisation under the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging scheme. The move brings UK Packaging PRO […] dlvr.it/TRgCy9

Krones wins award for AI-driven production technology: Krones AG has been named overall winner of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) 2026, recognising its work in digital industrial innovation. The award, presented by Microsoft and… dlvr.it/TRfNxZ

AI used to fast-track next wave of food ingredients: Ingredion has partnered with US-based Shiru to explore how artificial intelligence can speed up the discovery of new food ingredients, with a focus on proteins designed for health-focused products. The… dlvr.it/TRf93D

Partnership aims to turn CO₂ into protein: Novonesis has partnered with the Technical University of Denmark’s Bright Biofoundry to develop protein made from captured carbon dioxide, with the aim of scaling production for use in food. The […] dlvr.it/TRf3K1

Pompeian expands production capacity with $10m investment: Pompeian has commissioned a new high-speed production line at its Baltimore headquarters, marking an investment of nearly $10 million aimed at increasing capacity and supporting long-term growth… dlvr.it/TRblPX

FrieslandCampina expands Borculo capacity for protein ingredients: FrieslandCampina Ingredients has completed an expansion of its Borculo facility in the Netherlands, bringing additional capacity for whey protein isolate and milk fat globule membrane… dlvr.it/TRbh0Z

Hugo Beck to launch new sleeve wrapper for sustainable transport packaging at interpack: Hugo Beck, a manufacturer of horizontal film and paper packaging machines, will unveil a brand new machine solution at interpack 2026 at stand A74 in hall 11: the… dlvr.it/TRbGYN