Wheat bran hydrogels: KTH scientists create fully plant-based fibre-protein food gels from milling by-products

Scientists at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm have produced tunable hydrogels made entirely from wheat bran arabinoxylan and wheat gluten – marking the first systematic incorporation of a plant-derived protein into bran-based gel systems. The work points to new applications for cereal milling side streams as functional food hydrocolloids combining dietary fibre and […]

Lubrication Engineers’ Duolec gear oil protects a regional brewery’s critical lauter tun gearbox for 8 years

Eight years, zero oil changes: how one gear oil saved a brewery $18,000

A regional brewing company has achieved significant cost savings and sustainability gains after switching to Duolec® Industrial Gear Oil, supplied by lubrication specialist Lubrication Engineers (LE), to protect a critical and irreplaceable lauter tun gearbox

Key Technology’s new COMPASS optical sorter targets fresh and IQF corn, peas and green beans, combining Pixel Fusion™ sensing with recipe-driven controls for precise FM removal.

Key Technology launches COMPASS optical sorter for fresh and IQF vegetable processing

Key Technology will introduce the COMPASS® optical sorter, a purpose-built inspection system for fresh and individually quick-frozen (IQF) corn, peas and green beans, at Expo Pack Mexico, June 2-5, 2026.

Alfa Laval’s new EnSaLine agitator platform cuts energy use by up to 80%

Alfa Laval launches EnSaLine agitator platform with up to 80% energy savings for hygienic food processing

Alfa Laval has introduced the EnSaLine agitator platform, a ground-up redesign of hygienic mixing equipment targeting significant reductions in energy consumption and maintenance time for food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and home and personal care manufacturers.

Euromed presents new clinical data on pomegranate extract Pomanox

Euromed to highlight clinical data on Pomanox at Vitafoods Europe 2026

Euromed will present new clinical findings on its standardised pomegranate extract Pomanox at Vitafoods Europe 2026, with research pointing to benefits for skin health, IGF-1 levels, and markers of healthy ageing in older adults.

Supply chain and distribution specialist ACI Group

ACI Group calls for stronger supplier oversight in nutrition supply chains

Supply chain and distribution specialist ACI Group is urging nutrition and functional food brands to adopt a more rigorous approach to supplier engagement and ingredient sourcing, as regulatory scrutiny and sustainability requirements continue to intensify across the industry.

Ohly Bionutrients fermentation

The hidden costs of fermentation variability and how to avoid them

Fermentation variability poses significant operational and economic risks as industrial bioprocessing scales to meet global demand. Alessandro Ciranna, Global Lead Expert in Bionutrients at Ohly, examines the biochemical and nutritional factors underpinning batch inconsistency, and makes the case for tightly controlled, yeast-derived bionutrients as a scientifically robust strategy for achieving reproducible fermentation outcomes across pilot […]

KoCoS Messtechnik unveils new INDEC VD 400 DUD Detection system

KoCoS Messtechnik AG has unveiled their new INDEC VD 400 – the successor to their INDEC VD 100 vacuum testing system – for inline DUD Detection of containers during the food production process, including bottles, jars, and cans. With this new development, KoCoS is responding to changing requirements in industrial quality and DUD Detection.

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GEA has introduced the CookStar First

GEA launches CookStar First compact spiral oven for small to mid-sized food producers

GEA has introduced the CookStar First, a twin-zone spiral oven aimed at small to mid-sized food production operations. The new unit extends the existing CookStar product family and is designed to deliver consistent thermal processing for a range of applications including coated poultry, plant-based foods, steam-cooked products, and ready meals.