GEA unveils GSI 260 skid separator

GEA unveils GSI 260 skid separator with 99.9% water reduction technology

German engineering firm GEA is introducing its GSI 260 skid separator at drinktec 2025, promising higher yields and reduced resource consumption for beverage manufacturers. The new centrifuge features direct drive technology and modular efficiency systems designed to optimise production whilst minimising environmental impact.

Toni M. Niemi

Trimming the fat: How integrated motor-drive systems streamline F&B production

Toni M. Niemi, Global Business Line Manager, ABB, examines how integrated motor-drive platforms address energy intensity and spatial constraints in food and beverage manufacturing. With F&B production contributing 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions, these solutions offer practical pathways to reduce operational costs, meet decarbonisation targets, and enhance reliability whilst maintaining stringent food safety standards […]

twan van den berg - TNA solutions

Feeding the future of snacking from end to end

Five trends reshaping the sector The snack aisle is evolving. What was once dominated by indulgence is now defined by innovation and a growing demand for products that not only taste good, but also do good. The majority of consumers today want more from their snacks: more function, more flavour, more transparency. And they want […]

Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2025

Fi Europe announces 2025 Innovation Award winners

Fi Europe has revealed the winners of its 2025 Innovation Awards, recognising six companies for breakthrough developments in food ingredients and technology at the exhibition’s 30th anniversary celebration in Paris. The awards, announced on 3 December, highlight innovations spanning dairy alternatives, manufacturing efficiency, digital platforms, probiotics, plant-based proteins, and sustainability initiatives.

Food Ingredients Europe 2025: GELITA showcases bioactive collagen peptides

GELITA will present its Bioactive Collagen Peptides portfolio at booth 40H91 under the theme “Be Active!”, focusing on functional nutrition applications across beauty, sports performance, joint health, and healthy ageing.

Food Ingredients Europe 2025: Glatt Ingenieurtechnik presents particle engineering technologies

Glatt Ingenieurtechnik will demonstrate particle design technologies at stand 40C150, targeting manufacturers of food, feed, dietary supplements, and nutraceuticals seeking to modify ingredient functionality.

Food Ingredients Europe 2025: Loryma demonstrates wheat-based functional ingredients

Loryma will present wheat-derived proteins, starches, and extrudates at stand 71C34, focusing on applications in health-oriented baked goods, pasta, snacks, and plant-based products.

Food Ingredients Europe 2025: Magtein magnesium L-threonate receives European attention

ThreoTech and AIDP will showcase Magtein, a patented form of magnesium L-threonate with EU novel food status, at stand 71P45. The ingredient targets the cognitive health, sleep, and stress management sectors.

Food Ingredients Europe 2025: RAPS presents microencapsulation and extraction technologies

Spice and ingredient specialist RAPS will exhibit ingredient solutions at booth 72G68, emphasising microencapsulation and CO₂ extraction capabilities alongside traditional seasoning expertise.

Food Ingredients Europe 2025: Prinova unveils functional beverage concepts targeting cognitive, gut and beauty health

Prinova will present three ready-to-drink beverage formulations at Fi Europe (2–4 December, Paris) designed to address consumer health priorities identified through market research. The “Inner Power” concept range demonstrates targeted functional ingredient applications in beverage development.