The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

TopGum’s $35M acquisition of PLD’s U.S. operations establishes it as a pharmaceutical gummy pioneer, utilising FDA-standard local manufacturing to scale into the generic drug sector.

Closure Systems International (CSI) has announced the acquisition of two specialised beverage closure compression moulding facilities from Amcor, a strategic move designed to consolidate its North American manufacturing lead and accelerate innovation in lightweighting and post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.

PepsiCo has executed its first transactions for low-carbon ammonia environmental attributes in partnership with TalusAg, utilising a "book-and-claim" system to reduce Scope 3 emissions while enhancing fertiliser supply chain resilience across four global regions.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced a 90 million euro investment programme to strengthen its global position in high-value whey proteins, upgrading three key Dutch production sites to meet accelerating demand in the medical, performance, and active nutrition sectors.

ABF Ingredients (ABFI) has announced a major 65 million dollar investment to construct a state-of-the-art Ohly manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, significantly expanding its North American production capacity and establishing a strategic regional campus.

Global ingredient supplier Green Boy Group has led an early-stage investment in Fudi Protein to accelerate the commercialisation of RuBisCO, a highly functional, complete plant protein extracted from alfalfa using a localised processing model.

Prodalim has acquired food-tech company Better Juice to integrate its proprietary enzymatic sugar reduction technology, marking a strategic expansion into the $1.8 billion global taste modulation market.

Chef Robotics has unveiled a new physical AI application for automated tray assembly in the bakery sector, utilising computer vision to precisely handle and package high-mix products like cookies and granola bars across North America and Europe.