The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

US recycling firm Circular Services has opened Florida’s first permitted commercial-scale food and beverage de-packaging facility in Vero Beach.

GEA has launched the KOB high-pressure homogeniser series, offering industrial-grade performance and compact integration for small and medium-scale food, beverage, and chemical production.

Alternative protein manufacturing technology company NS/TX Industries has secured 10.5 million US dollars in Series A funding and grants to build its automated V2 assembly line.

Danish ingredients producer Ferm Food has launched a fermented plant-based bread binder to improve the texture, sliceability, and clean-label credentials of gluten-free industrial bakery products.

Collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey has secured a minority growth investment from VMG Partners to fund a new 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and accelerate national retail distribution.

Swiss biotechnology and nutritional food company Oberland Biotech GmbH has secured CHF 2.5 million in seed funding to accelerate its global expansion and product development.

Frozen potato supplier Lamb Weston has announced plans to close its Broekhuizenvorst processing facility in the Netherlands, affecting approximately 110 employees.

Cargill has completed a 56 million euro multi-site investment in Belgium to expand its gourmet chocolate and edible oil production while scaling up regional food research capabilities.