In the late 18th century, Europe was consumed by war and one of the greatest challenges armies faced wasn’t enemy fire, but food spoilage. Feeding thousands of soldiers on long campaigns was nearly impossible with traditional preservation methods like salting, smoking, or drying. In 1795, the French government under
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INDIA — Agri-food and climate technology company TraceX Technologies has introduced an AI-powered compliance platform to help Indian exporters prepare for the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which takes effect in December 2025. The new Agentic AI Tool automates the preparation and submission of Due Diligence Statements (DDS), documents
FRANCE – bioMérieux, a global manufacturer of in vitro diagnostic solutions, has introduced the Gene-Up Pro HRM, a DNA-based testing method designed to detect heat-resistant molds (HRM) in juices and concentrates. Developed in collaboration with Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the new solution reduces testing times from the industry-standard 15
GERMANY – Minebea Intec, a Germany-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, has introduced three new MiNexx weight indicators alongside the MiNexx 3000 floor scale. The launch, taking place ahead of the PPMA Show 2025 in Birmingham from September 23–25, aims to address growing industry demands for
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USA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the Expanded Decision Tree (EDT), a structure-driven tool designed to support screening and toxicity evaluation of chemicals in food. By examining a compound’s molecular structure and estimated toxicity, the EDT offers a consistent method for assessing chemical safety
KENYA – The Kenyan government is preparing to implement a new Animal Identification and Traceability System (ANTITRAC) as part of efforts to improve livestock management, enhance productivity, and address theft in the sector. Speaking during the official opening of the Nambale livestock sale yard in Busia County on Wednesday,
USA – dsm-firmenich has launched a new range of ModulaSENSE maskers designed to improve the taste of Vertis CanolaPRO, its rapeseed protein isolate, in ready-to-mix drinks and protein bars. The new maskers are now available in North America, with a European launch scheduled for September 2025. Developed using
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SWEDEN – Alfa Laval has introduced Clariot, an AI-powered condition monitoring system designed to improve operational efficiency and equipment reliability in hygienic processing environments. Developed based on insights from over 3,000 existing condition monitoring units globally, Clariot combines new hardware and software to deliver precise, real-time analysis and actionable
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USA – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has launched CoDeveloper, an AI-powered research and development platform designed to accelerate food product formulation and support developers in overcoming technical challenges. Developed by IFT’s team of food scientists, the proprietary tool integrates the organization’s more than 85 years of peer-reviewed
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