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AI-powered digital twin simulation of a beverage filling and packaging line used for real-time production optimization

Krones uses AI-driven digital twins to cut beverage line simulation time to minutes

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GERMANY – Krones has reduced simulation times for beverage production lines from three to four hours to under five minutes by combining artificial intelligence, physically accurate digital twins, and cloud-based computing.    The technology is being applied across machine design, production optimization, and line planning, including the company’s newly unveiled

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multiple food additives in everyday diets

French study finds food additives are consumed as combined mixtures across age groups

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FRANCE – Food additives are not consumed in isolation but as overlapping combinations linked largely to ultra-processed foods, according to a new national assessment of dietary exposure in France.    The findings come from a study published in Nature Scientific Reports by researchers from the French Nutritional Epidemiology Research Team

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Portable handheld device testing a food sample for allergens and gluten using a single-use laboratory-style pouch

Pocket-sized food testing device brings lab-grade allergen detection to dining table

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USA – A new handheld food testing device developed by startup Allergen Alert is bringing laboratory-based allergen and gluten detection into everyday dining environments.    Designed to fit in a pocket, the battery-powered device allows users to test meals on the spot for allergens or gluten using immunoassay technology traditionally

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FAO, WHO release new chemical risk ranking model for agrifood water safety

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GLOBAL – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization have released a new framework for identifying chemical hazards in water used across agrifood systems.   Global water supplies are facing mounting pressure. More than 70% of freshwater withdrawals are now used for agriculture,

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TraceX Technologies' AI-powered tool interface for EU Deforestation Regulation compliance

TraceX Technologies launches AI tool to help Indian exporters meet EU deforestation rules

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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

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bioMérieux launches Gene-Up Pro HRM for rapid detection of heat-resistant molds in beverages

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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

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Minebea Intec MiNexx® 3000 floor scale and weight indicators displayed for industrial weighing applications.

Minebea Intec unleashes MiNexx innovations ahead of PPMA 2025

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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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Exterior view of KPM Analytics' expanded vision inspection facility in Pergine Valsugana, Italy

 KPM Analytics expands vision inspection facility in Italy as global demand from snack and bakery sectors rises

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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

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Illustration of the FDA's Expanded Decision Tree interface used for food chemical toxicity screening

FDA launches Expanded Decision Tree to screen chemicals in food based on structure, toxicity

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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

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Laura Harwig, newly appointed Chief Operating Officer of TechnoServe, joins the nonprofit as it launches the Enterprise Development Academy for small business support

Laura Harwig appointed COO as TechnoServe expands operational capacity, launches global training initiative

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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

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