GNT achieves EcoVadis Platinum for sustainability performance

Plant-based food colour supplier GNT has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum medal, placing the company among the top 1% of businesses in the food manufacturing industry for sustainability performance. The recognition follows consecutive Silver and Gold medals in previous assessment periods.

European Food Sure Summit returns to Amsterdam on 9-10 June 2026

Food safety and quality leaders head to Amsterdam for 16th European Food Sure Summit in June 2026

The European Food Sure Summit returns to Amsterdam on 9-10 June 2026 for its 16th edition, bringing together food safety professionals, quality assurance specialists and manufacturing experts from across the continent. The two-day conference will be held at the Novotel Amsterdam City Hotel.

Seaweed protein extraction methods shape functional properties for food applications, study finds

Researchers at the University of Minho have demonstrated that different purification techniques applied to red seaweed Porphyra dioica yield protein extracts with distinct physicochemical characteristics and functional properties, offering food manufacturers tailored options for novel product development.

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Network analysis reveals culinary fingerprints that distinguish world cuisines

Researchers have developed a method to characterise and compare global cuisines by analysing how ingredient types are combined in recipes. The approach achieved 95% accuracy in identifying cuisines from recipe samples, offering food scientists new tools for understanding culinary traditions, developing culturally appropriate products, and creating data-driven approaches to recipe adaptation and innovation.

ProSweets Cologne 2026

ProSweets Cologne 2026 offers a future-oriented event programme for the sweets and snacks industry

The ProSweets Cologne 2026 event, from 1-4 February, offers a comprehensive platform to explore key future themes of the sweets and snacks sector and its supplier industry. Together with ISM Ingredients, which is being launched as an independent format for the first time in 2026 and which is almost completely fully-booked, ProSweets Cologne unites all […]

Monteloeder Lemon Verbena-Hibiscus Supports Weight Goals Through Body and Mind

Monteloeder’s botanical blend shows promise for weight management and motivation

A consumer study of Monteloeder’s Metabolaid supplement has revealed benefits extending beyond physical weight loss to include improved motivation and reduced emotional eating amongst participants.

Functional Food and Beverage Ingredients from Foodology by Univar Solutions and Ingredion

Foodology by Univar Solutions continues to support food and beverage innovation with their supplier partner, Ingredion Inc. Together, the companies provide food and beverage manufacturers with access to a versatile, application-driven ingredient portfolio. Through Foodology by Univar Solutions, customers can explore innovative ingredient solutions, such as Ingredion’s Novation® clean-label starches for texture, stability, and processing tolerance, FIBERTEX® citrus fibres for […]

Flexicon’s PNEUMATI-CON dilute phase vacuum conveying system

Flexicon introduces dual intake vacuum system for dust-free material handling

Flexicon Corporation has launched a PNEUMATI-CON dilute phase vacuum conveying system designed to facilitate dust-free manual dumping and conveying of materials from small bags whilst also enabling container unloading via handheld pick-up wand.

KFT Food Machinery has integrated CC-Link IE TSN industrial Ethernet technology into its slicing equipment range to support ultra-fast, multi-axis motion control in food production

KFT Food Machinery adopts CC-Link IE TSN for high-speed slicing systems

KFT Food Machinery has integrated CC-Link IE TSN industrial Ethernet technology into its slicing equipment range to support ultra-fast, multi-axis motion control in food production environments. The open industrial networking protocol, developed by the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), enables the company’s machines to perform up to 14 precision cuts per second whilst synchronising ten or […]

IFE Manufacturing 2026

Meet the food & drink community at IFE Manufacturing 2026

IFE Manufacturing returns to Excel London from 30 March to 01 April 2026 as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, bringing together the people, technologies and expertise shaping the future of food and drink production.