bioMérieux has launched GENE-UP TYPER

bioMérieux launches GENE-UP TYPER for rapid Listeria root cause analysis

bioMérieux has launched GENE-UP TYPER, an automated real-time PCR solution designed to accelerate root cause analysis of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in food processing facilities. The system combines genomic analysis with machine learning to help manufacturers identify contamination sources and implement preventive measures.

Ancient sourdough cultures meet modern gastronomy in Puratos Louvre venture

A centuries-old microbial culture has found its way from preservation archives to one of the world’s most prestigious cultural venues, as Puratos introduces its heritage Vitus sourdough starter to the newly opened Boulangerie du Louvre. This landmark collaboration demonstrates how preserved fermentation cultures can bridge traditional artisan practices with contemporary commercial applications in unexpected settings.

WHO - NTU food safety

NTU Singapore partners with WHO to advance AI-driven food safety assessment

NTU Singapore and the World Health Organisation have launched a three-year collaboration to transform global food safety standards through artificial intelligence and digital modelling technologies. The partnership aims to enhance risk assessment capabilities for novel food systems including cultured meat and precision-fermented products.

Roquette expands NUTRALYS portfolio

Roquette launches textured wheat and pea proteins for meat alternatives

French ingredient manufacturer Roquette has expanded its NUTRALYS plant protein range with two new textured solutions, including its first textured wheat protein product. The developments target growing demand for sustainable protein alternatives in food manufacturing applications.

FoodReady unveils major AI platform

FoodReady launches AI-powered food safety platform upgrades

FoodReady has announced significant upgrades to its AI-powered platform, introducing automated HACCP planning, enhanced inventory management with intelligent lot tracking, and advanced traceability features designed to support compliance with FDA regulations including FSMA 204.

Frank Borrmann

Reducing waste with smart checkweighing solutions

Advanced checkweighing technologies are revolutionising waste reduction strategies in food manufacturing through intelligent automation systems, writes Frank Borrmann, Market Manager for Checkweighing & Vision at Mettler-Toledo Garvens. Modern dynamic checkweighers, incorporating real-time feedback control and vibration compensation mechanisms, enable manufacturers to optimise fill accuracy whilst maintaining regulatory compliance and delivering measurable improvements in material efficiency.

Nature study warns climate change will threaten global crop yields with substantial losses projected for staple foods by 2100

Important new research published in Nature analyses six major staple crops across 54 countries and reveals that climate change will significantly reduce global food production despite adaptation efforts, with implications for food security and agricultural supply chains worldwide.

Biotope by VIB team seated (L-R): Annick Verween, Head; Anne Helfer, Support Manager; Peter Cauwels, Fund Manager; Lore de Valck, Programme Officer

Biotope Ventures closes €5m first tranche of second biotech fund

Belgium’s biotech incubator Biotope Ventures has secured €5 million in the first close of its second fund, targeting €9 million to invest in 30 early-stage biotech startups focused on sustainable solutions for agriculture, food, and materials over the next 18 months.

China NHNE

NHNE 2025 draws record participation with 200,000 food industry attendees

Asia’s premier health and nutrition exhibition concluded its 10th anniversary edition with unprecedented industry participation. The three-day event showcased advances in precision nutrition, synthetic biology, and AI-driven product development across multiple sectors.

Spotlight on the AMA Compact Ecofill Toploading Autoclave (63L)

The AMA Compact Ecofill Toploading Autoclave continues to set the standard in sustainable laboratory sterilization. Equipped with Astell’s Ecofill system, this 63-litre vertical autoclave significantly reduces water and energy consumption by reusing heated water from an external reservoir. This innovative approach not only cuts water usage by up to 93%, but also shortens cycle times—making […]