The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

AUSTRIA JUICE has launched a patent-pending fermentation technology reducing sugar in 100% fruit juices by 30%, providing a plug-and-play solution ahead of the 2026 EU Breakfast Directives.

Chef Robotics has launched a secondary packaging application utilising physical AI to automate the kitting of deformable items like sachets and cutlery.

Swiss technology group Bühler has launched its Edition 26 chocolate mass processing portfolio, introducing automated sensor technology and energy-efficient upgrades to its Finer S refiner and ELK S conche.

SnackPro utilises AI-powered image analysis and voice input to automate allergen detection, transitioning food safety from manual label-checking to a scalable, data-driven mobile health ritual.

Oterra and Debut have launched a multi-million-dollar strategic collaboration to utilise AI-powered precision fermentation to develop a high-performance natural alternative to Red 40, addressing critical supply chain volatility and the escalating regulatory phase-out of FD&C synthetic dyes in the United States.

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.