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Plant-based protein developer Burcon to offer pilot processing, scale-up services
Burcon NutraScience Corp., a leader in the development of plant-based proteins for food and beverages, is expanding to offer ingredient processing and... continue reading »
Longtime Nestle executive returning to company as another retires
A longtime Nestle executive is returning to the multinational food and drink processing corporation with the retirement of a 30-year company veteran. ... continue reading »
In the weeds: Purdue field day to provide latest weed research info
The Purdue Weed Science Field Day will offer participants the latest in weed research information as well as info sessions and tours. The free even... continue reading »

Airborne apples: Flying robots report for harvesting duty
The future has flown into apple harvesting. Chilean company Unifrutti has harvested apples using robots from Israeli start-up Tevel. Tevel’s auto... continue reading »

Bill banning 5 food additives passes California State Assembly
Five chemicals used in certain packaged foods could be banned under a bill passed last week by the California State Assembly. The bill would instit... continue reading »
Expansion to double Stonybrook’s yogurt pouch production
Leading organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Organic is expanding its Londonberry, New Hampshire facility by 17,000 square feet, a move expected to double ... continue reading »
Processing equipment provider Hillenbrand to acquire FPM in $730M deal
Processing equipment provider Hillenbrand will acquire Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (FPM) business, a portfolio company of Blackston... continue reading »
Producers have until May 31 to complete Census of Agriculture questionnaires
Producers have until May 31 to complete USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) questionnaires for the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Fed... continue reading »
Better Earth launches new packaging, adds new hires
Sustainable foodservice packaging company Better Earth Compostable Products has launched new taco clamshells and expanded its team with three new hire... continue reading »

Packaging company adapa wins award for recyclable shrink bag
Flexible packaging solutions provider adapa Group has received a WorldStar Packaging 2023 award for its recyclable shrink bag. The VACUshrink MEX ... continue reading »