The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has introduced Boston Dynamics' Spot robot to its East Kilbride and Wakefield sites to automate predictive maintenance and identify energy leaks.

Nestlé is investing CHF 563 million to construct a new Nescafé production plant and distribution centre in Thailand, aiming to capture regional growth and boost export capacity.

Swiss technology group Bühler has launched Lucent, an industrial cocoa nib roaster designed to reduce energy consumption by at least 20% and increase throughput by up to 20% compared to its predecessor.

Harpak-ULMA has launched the ULMA VTC 840 WD Washdown Vertical Packaging System, an IP66-certified vertical form-fill-seal platform designed to reduce utility consumption and downtime in high-sanitation food sectors.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company has invested €10 million to modernise its Veszprém factory in Hungary, introducing a new production line to support European demand for bite-sized ice cream formats.

Midera Food Processing, the food processing subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation, has entered into a 1 billion dollar credit agreement as it nears its transition into an independent, publicly traded company.

Syngenta Group China has partnered with McDonald’s and McCain to develop a resilient and sustainable potato supply chain in China through the application of science-based farming technologies.

Europastry has reached an agreement to acquire Highland Baking Company, aiming to expand its North American market presence and production capabilities.