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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ITALY – KPM Analytics has completed a major expansion of its vision inspection system manufacturing facility in Pergine Valsugana, Trento, Italy, increasing its production footprint to 22,000 square feet. The investment is aimed at addressing rising global demand for in-line food inspection solutions, especially from baking and snack manufacturers
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
USA — TechnoServe has appointed Laura Harwig as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its leadership team as the organization ramps up new initiatives to support small business ecosystems worldwide. Harwig brings nearly 20 years of experience in international development, specializing in market systems, climate adaptation, and private-sector
USA – NEMIS Technologies has announced the official launch of its United States subsidiary, NEMIS Technologies Inc., located at 611 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 120, South San Francisco, California. The new office marks a major expansion for the Swiss-based company, which develops microbiological detection tools for food safety and environmental
USA – Mérieux NutriSciences has expanded its global food testing footprint with the acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food testing activities in Ecuador. The transaction marks the company’s official entry into the Ecuadorian market, following recent closings of similar deals across North America, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Chile. The
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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 – Tamarack Biotics, a food technology company based in Fresno, California, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its non-thermal UV light-based milk treatment process. The company’s TruActive technology is designed to eliminate pathogens in milk without the use of heat, enabling products
ITALY – Qwarzo, an Italian company specializing in next-generation materials, has expanded its footprint across Europe with global brands such as Starbucks and Lavazza adopting its silica-based coating technology for packaging applications. Developed over two decades of research and development, Qwarzo’s patented mineral-based coating provides a protective barrier against
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