Alfa Laval introduces AI-powered monitoring system for hygienic processing equipment

Alfa Laval has launched Clariot™, an artificial intelligence-based condition monitoring solution specifically engineered for hygienic process equipment. The system combines advanced sensor technology with predictive analytics to enhance operational efficiency and prevent unplanned downtime in food production.

dsm-firmenich unveils enhanced Dairy Safe cultures for improved cheese bioprotection

Swiss-Dutch nutrition specialist dsm-firmenich has launched four new Dairy Safe™ culture rotations designed to deliver enhanced phage resistance and temperature stability for semi-hard, hard, and continental-style cheese production. The all-in-one protective cultures address growing industry demands for label-friendly preservation solutions whilst maintaining consistent quality parameters.

Marinova achieves EU organic certification for fucoidan extracts

Australian biotechnology company Marinova has secured EU organic certification for its Maritech® organic fucoidans portfolio, adding to its existing regulatory credentials including EU Novel Foods authorisation and FDA-notified GRAS status.

GEA launches digital condition monitoring solution for dairy processing

GEA has introduced GEA InsightPartner EvoHDry, a new digital condition monitoring system designed to enhance production reliability and operational efficiency in dairy and beverage manufacturing facilities. The solution targets complex industrial environments where continuous operation is critical for producing high-quality products including infant formula, cream, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and cheese.

Jungbunzlauer expands texturants portfolio with low-acyl gellan gum launch

Swiss ingredients manufacturer Jungbunzlauer has launched TayaGel® LA, a new low-acyl gellan gum designed for plant-based and clean-label formulations. The naturally derived texturant offers strong gel formation and superior suspension properties at minimal use levels, addressing growing market demand for label-friendly solutions.

Algalíf launches world’s first 15% natural astaxanthin oleoresin

Icelandic microalgae specialist Algalíf has achieved a significant breakthrough in natural astaxanthin concentration, launching Astalíf™ 15 – the industry’s first 15% natural astaxanthin oleoresin. The development marks a substantial development beyond current industry standard concentrations, enabling more efficient product formulations.

Givaudan expands sustainability credentials with Rainforest Alliance vanilla certification

Swiss flavour giant Givaudan has achieved Rainforest Alliance certification for selected vanilla extracts in the European market, strengthening its sustainability portfolio through direct farmer partnerships in Madagascar. The certification provides full traceability from certified villages to the company’s Netherlands extraction facility.

REDUCED and Royal Greenland develop prawn side stream upcycling technology

Danish biotech company REDUCED has partnered with seafood supplier Royal Greenland to transform cold-water prawn processing waste into premium taste solutions through fermentation technology.

SIG partners with PulPac to develop paper-based closures for aseptic cartons

SIG has entered a strategic partnership with PulPac, a global leader in Dry Molded Fiber technology, to develop paper-based closures for its aseptic cartons. The collaboration aims to accelerate large-scale production of sustainable closure alternatives that match the performance properties of traditional plastic closures.

SUMM Ingredients secures €1.7m funding to commercialise fermented protein platform

Danish food technology company SUMM Ingredients has raised €1.7 million in seed funding to accelerate the commercial launch of its multifunctional fermented protein ingredient, FermiPro®. The investment round included new investors EIFO and BoxOne alongside existing backers Kost Capital and Planetary Impact Ventures.