Category Archives: Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

SGS Achieves Prestigious 5-Star Rating from BRCGS for Excellence in Food Safety and Quality

(IN BRIEF) SGS has received the prestigious 5-star rating from BRCGS, affirming its commitment to food safety, product quality, and operational excellence. This recognition highlights SGS’s leadership in providing reliable food safety solutions across nearly 100 countries, further solidifying its … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak Reaffirms Leadership in Climate Action with Prestigious ‘A List’ Recognition from CDP

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has been recognized once again for its leadership in climate action, earning a spot on the CDP ‘A List’ for the fourth time in five years. This recognition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to transparency, emissions … Read the full press release

Valio Expands Plant-Based Protein Portfolio with Acquisition of Raisio’s Härkis® and Beanit® Brands

(IN BRIEF) Valio has acquired Raisio’s plant protein business, which includes the Härkis® and Beanit® brands, along with production assets and 16 employees. This acquisition aligns with Valio’s strategy to diversify into plant-based food and expand its role in the … Read the full press release

Puratos Expands Its Reach in the Baking Industry with Acquisition of École Bellouet Conseil

(IN BRIEF) Puratos, a global leader in bakery ingredients, has acquired the renowned École Bellouet Conseil, a prestigious French bakery school based in Paris. Founded by celebrated pastry chefs G. Joël Bellouet and Jean-Michel Perruchon, the school has been a … Read the full press release

GEA Foundation Launched to Drive Global Impact in Education, Sustainability, and Disaster Relief

(IN BRIEF) GEA Group launched the GEA Foundation at an event in Berlin, aiming to strengthen the company’s community engagement by focusing on education, poverty alleviation, access to infrastructure, and disaster relief. The foundation builds on GEA’s commitment to donate … Read the full press release

Unilever Joins Forces with UEFA as Official Sponsor for UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, Featuring Prominent Brands Across Foods and Personal Care

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced its partnership with UEFA as an official sponsor for UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, with several of its leading brands, including Hellmann’s, Knorr, Dove, and Rexona, supporting the tournament. This collaboration builds on Unilever’s successful sponsorship … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Advances Sustainability with Updated Emissions Reduction Targets Approved by SBTi

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has made significant strides in its sustainability goals by receiving approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its updated emissions reduction targets. The company has refined its targets, breaking down emissions into FLAG and non-FLAG … Read the full press release

NBCo debuta en Davos: pionera de un futuro en el que los envases simplemente desaparecen

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Hoy, durante el Foro Económico Mundial de Davos 2025, NBCo hizo su debut como la organización pionera en la lucha contra la crisis de los envases plásticos. Cada año, se producen más de 600 mil millones de … Read the full press release

NBCo fait ses débuts à Davos – Le pionnier d’un avenir sans emballages.

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Lors du Forum économique mondial de Davos 2025, NBCo a présenté son initiative visant à mettre fin à la crise des emballages plastiques. Chaque année, plus de 600 milliards de bouteilles en plastique sont produites, souvent utilisées … Read the full press release

NBCo debütiert in Davos – Pionierarbeit für eine Zukunft, in der Verpackungen einfach verschwinden

(IN KÜRZE) NBCo, ein Unternehmen, das sich auf nachhaltige Verpackungslösungen konzentriert, stellte seine innovative faserbasierte Flasche auf dem Weltwirtschaftsforum 2025 in Davos vor. Dieses neue Produkt soll herkömmliche Kunststoffverpackungen ersetzen und verwendet Materialien wie Bambus, Miscanthus und landwirtschaftliche Abfälle. NBCo … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval’s Extend™ Technology Boosts Sustainability in Dairy Processing with Significant Resource Savings

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has introduced Extend™, a pioneering technology that revolutionizes dairy processing by reducing water, chemical, and energy consumption during pasteurization. The system, which can be easily installed on existing heat exchangers, reduces bacterial buildup, extends the cleaning … Read the full press release

GEA Named Top Employer 2025 in Six Countries, Including Italy, for Excellence in HR Practices

(IN BRIEF) GEA has been awarded the “Top Employer 2025” certification in six countries, including its first recognition in Italy, and renewed certifications in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Poland, and Portugal. The award, given by the independent Top Employers Institute, acknowledges … Read the full press release

Leadec Expands in Spain with Acquisition of Servycat, Strengthening Food Sector Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Leadec has expanded its operations in Spain with the acquisition of Manteniments Industrials Servycat 2017 and Electro Servycat, effective January 2, 2025. This move enhances Leadec’s service capabilities in the food and beverage sector and strengthens its presence … Read the full press release

Formo Secures €35 Million EIB Loan to Scale Up Production of Fermentation-Based Cheese Alternatives

(IN BRIEF) Formo, a Berlin-based food tech company, has secured a €35 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to scale up its fermentation processes for producing dairy and egg alternatives. This brings the company’s total financing to over … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial’s Case IH and New Holland Brands Win Ten AE50 2025 Awards for Innovation in Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) CNH Industrial’s Case IH and New Holland brands have earned ten AE50 2025 awards for their innovative products and systems aimed at enhancing the agricultural and food industries. These include the Case IH Axial-Flow 260 series combines, C500 … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Announces New Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen to Drive Sustainable Food Production

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has unveiled plans to open its Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark, by 2027. This new facility is part of the company’s capital investment strategy and aims to support the food industry in tackling the challenges … Read the full press release

Lantmännen Invests in Groundbreaking Plant-Based Protein Plant Powered by Alfa Laval

(IN BRIEF) Lantmännen, a Swedish cooperative owned by farmers, is tackling the global protein gap by investing 105 million euros in a groundbreaking plant-based protein processing facility in Lidköping, Sweden. The plant, powered by Alfa Laval technology, will focus on … Read the full press release

Lantmännen’s €100 Million Protein Plant to Feature Alfa Laval Technology in Sweden’s Groundbreaking Food Production Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Lantmännen is investing €100 million in a groundbreaking food production facility in Lidköping, Sweden, aimed at tackling the global protein gap. Set to begin operations in 2027, the plant will process 35,000 tonnes of yellow peas and 5,000 … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak’s Paper-Based Barrier Innovation Wins Prestigious Resource Efficiency Award

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has won the ‘Resource Efficiency’ Award at the Sustainable Packaging News Awards 2024 for its innovative paper-based barrier material, developed in collaboration with Lactogal. This world-first solution replaces the aluminium layer in aseptic cartons, reducing the … Read the full press release

Symrise Introduces Symvision AI™ to Revolutionize Food and Beverage Innovation with AI-Driven Trend Predictions

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has launched Symvision AI™, an advanced trend prediction tool powered by artificial intelligence, to help food and beverage manufacturers anticipate consumer preferences and develop successful products. By analyzing diverse data sources, including social media signals, market data, … Read the full press release