The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Cornelius has launched the Automatic Crew-Serve Dispenser (ACSD), a fully integrated beverage automation system that reduces serve times by up to 34 seconds, targeting QSR labour shortages and drive-thru throughput.

IFF has secured approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for a heart health claim linking isolated soy protein to healthy blood cholesterol levels, opening new labelling opportunities for 20-25g daily intake formulations.

Sirio Europe introduces LifeChews, a patented jelly tablet format clinically proven to enhance bioavailability and dispersibility for oil-soluble nutraceutical actives.

Grubhub and Dexa partner to launch a drone delivery pilot in Green Brook, New Jersey, integrating automated aerial technology into the Wonder restaurant platform.

Sigma Foods and Onego Bio have partnered to evaluate Bioalbumen, a precision fermentation-derived egg protein designed to stabilise food manufacturing supply chains.

Sidel has introduced the Swing Evo tunnel pasteuriser, a modular system designed to help beverage producers reduce water and energy consumption while optimising product quality.

Brevel introduces Purallis™, a clean-label chlorella produced via a proprietary illuminated fermentation platform designed to eliminate heavy metal risks and standardise microalgae supply for the global nutraceutical market.

The launch comes as food brands face increasing pressure to adopt sustainable, premium packaging that aligns with consumer preferences for material transparency and circularity.