The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

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.

QuantiPath has appointed Roger Schaller, a molecular diagnostics veteran with experience at Cepheid and Bio-Rad, to its Board of Directors to accelerate the commercialisation of its GenoPATHX food safety platform.

Tropic Biosciences has received regulatory approval for its non-browning banana in Japan and Brazil, targeting food waste reduction and supply chain efficiency across 70% of global production regions.

Mill Industries is launching Mill Commercial, a high-capacity food recycler equipped with a Gemini-enabled visual waste characterisation system. The platform translates physical waste into real-time procurement and operational intelligence.

Amcor has launched the Flava Flip Top Closure 38/400, a lightweight 55mm cap designed to accelerate carbon reduction in the food and beverage sector. By achieving an 18.7% relative weight reduction and a monomaterial, recycle-ready design, Amcor is providing brand owners with a high-performance solution for condiments and sauces that meets stringent ESG and circular economy targets.

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.

GEA has introduced the GSE 150 CPR clarifying separator to help citrus processors maintain stable production and minimise product loss amid increasing raw material volatility caused by climate extremes and crop disease.