The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

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.

Elite Robots has launched RoboBarista, a fully autonomous, cobot-powered coffee station designed to deliver up to 60 cups per hour while offering professional-grade latte art and remote management for high-traffic commercial operators.

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.

Bardstown Bourbon Company has unveiled Bourbon Gifting Reimagined, a first-at-scale innovation in the spirits sector that utilises premium NFC stickers to allow consumers to embed personal video, photo, and text content directly onto any bottle of American whiskey.

Papa Johns has unveiled Lou AI, a next-generation ordering assistant built on Google Cloud’s Food Ordering agent, designed to eliminate the complexity of group orders and provide a personalised digital concierge experience within its mobile app.

Brooklyn Steel Co. has transitioned into the home coffee category with the launch of the Talos 20 espresso machine, a professional-grade solution designed to bridge the gap between entry-level appliances and high-end café equipment.

Duni Group has introduced Sealable Ronda, a paper-based bowl utilising Modified Atmosphere Packaging technology to extend shelf life and reduce plastic content in the ready-to-eat meal sector.