Category Archives: Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

BevZero Introduces Energy Saving Tank Insulation System to Europe under name “BevClad”

(IN BRIEF) BevZero, a prominent player in beverage industry innovation, has launched its advanced energy-saving Tank Insulation system, “BevClad,” in Europe. This marks a significant milestone in Europe’s tank insulation sector, known for its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €20 Million Loan to Xnext for Food Safety and Sustainability Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has extended a €20 million venture debt loan to Xnext, an Italian start-up specializing in X-ray inspection systems. The loan aims to bolster food safety, support innovation, and promote environmental sustainability. Xnext’s patented … Read the full press release

Danish Wind Farm Cultivates Climate-Friendly Foods to Combat the Climate Crisis

(IN BRIEF) The Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark has launched a research project to cultivate low-carbon foods like seaweed and mussels while protecting the marine environment. The project aims to address both the climate crisis and marine conservation by … Read the full press release

Unilever Grants Ice Cream Industry Free Access to Energy-Efficient Reformulation Patents

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has made a significant move towards reducing energy consumption in the ice cream industry by offering a free non-exclusive license for 12 reformulation patents. These patents are aimed at enabling ice cream products to remain stable at … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Introduces Sustainable Sealant Solution for Food Cans

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed DAREX WBC 711, a new sealant for irregular ends of tinplate or aluminum cans used in the food industry. This sealant offers a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for can sealing, reducing Greenhouse … Read the full press release

Chr. Hansen’s Probiotic Strain DDS-1® Authorized by Health Canada for Stress Relief in IBS

(IN BRIEF) Health Canada has granted authorization for the probiotic strain Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1® to make health claims related to the gut-brain axis. The strain is now approved to help alleviate perceived stress, improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)-related quality of … Read the full press release

BrauBeviale 2023: Europe’s Leading Gathering for Beverage Industry Professionals

(IN BRIEF) BrauBeviale 2023, scheduled from November 28 to November 30, will serve as a vital meeting point for experts in the beer, wine, sparkling wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage production and marketing sectors. After a four-year hiatus, the event … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Unveils Eco-Friendly Brewing Solutions at BrauBeviale 2023

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, a leading provider of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling products, is set to debut a range of innovative eco-friendly solutions at BrauBeviale 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. These groundbreaking offerings aim to empower beer producers to … Read the full press release

In Ovo Secures €40 Million Loan from European Investment Bank to Scale Up Ella® Technology for Ethical Poultry Egg Production

(IN BRIEF) Dutch AgriTech company In Ovo has entered into a €40 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its proprietary Ella® technology. The technology enables the early identification of the sex of eggs through high-throughput … Read the full press release

BrauBeviale 2023: Exploring Optimization and Sustainability in Brewing and Beverage Industry

(IN BRIEF) BrauBeviale, taking place in Nuremberg from November 28 to 30, 2023, aims to provide the brewing and beverage industry with opportunities for optimization in various aspects of their operations. This includes resource conservation, product presentation, and equipment enhancements. … Read the full press release

Dairy Giants FrieslandCampina and Hochwald Collaborate to Slash Costs and Carbon Emissions Through Milk Exchange

(IN BRIEF) Dairy companies Hochwald and FrieslandCampina have entered into a partnership to optimize milk collection and reduce transport costs and CO2 emissions. They will exchange member milk between their cooperatives, reducing the distance between dairy farms and processing locations. … Read the full press release

McDonald’s and FrieslandCampina Forge Green Partnership to Slash Dairy Supply Chain Emissions

(IN BRIEF) McDonald’s and FrieslandCampina have initiated a strategic partnership with the goal of accelerating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the production of dairy products supplied to McDonald’s restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium. This collaboration builds on … Read the full press release

Honeybees Are Selective Pollinators, Influencing Their Health and Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) An international research group conducted a study to understand which plants honeybees prefer when collecting nectar and pollen. Contrary to the perception of honeybees as generalists, the research found that they are selective in their choices. Honeybees’ selection … Read the full press release

Henkel Unveils Universal Heat Seal Coating, Loctite Liofol HS 1181, Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Loctite Liofol HS 1181, a universal heat seal coating designed to simplify and enhance safety in food packaging production. Traditionally, manufacturers have needed various heat seal coatings to ensure performance and safety, adding complexity and … Read the full press release

Oddlygood Acquires Planti, Expanding its Plant-Based Market Leadership in Sweden and Finland

(IN BRIEF) Finnish plant-based product producer, Oddlygood, has acquired the Nordic brand Planti® in a strategic move to strengthen its position in the plant-based dairy alternative market. The acquisition makes Oddlygood the market leader in plant-based dairy alternative spoonable snacks … Read the full press release

DNV Urges Companies to Adopt Food Value Chain Certification to Combat Food Loss and Waste

(IN BRIEF) In recognition of the UN’s “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste,” DNV emphasizes the role of certification in reducing food waste across the value chain. The UN reports a rise in hunger since 2014, with … Read the full press release

Cargill and Solidaridad Form $4.6 Million Global Partnership to Enhance Farmer Livelihoods and Sustainable Farming Practices

(IN BRIEF) Cargill and Solidaridad have initiated a strategic global partnership aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of farmers, promoting climate-friendly farming practices, and advancing conservation and responsible land use. Over a three-year period, the $4.6 million program will impact approximately … Read the full press release

BASF Calculates Product Carbon Footprints for Key Nutrition Products, Outperforming Global Market Averages

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has calculated the Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for several key products in the human and animal nutrition markets, including vitamins, carotenoids, beverage processing polymers, feed enzymes, and feed performance ingredients. These PCFs represent … Read the full press release

Nutreco Appoints Claudio Cervellati as Chief Supply Chain Officer

(IN BRIEF) Nutreco has appointed Claudio Cervellati to the newly created role of Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and as a member of Nutreco’s Management Board. Claudio, who joined Nutreco in December 2022, has extensive experience in senior leadership roles … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €15 Million Loan to CrowdFarming for Sustainable Agricultural Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €15 million venture debt loan agreement with CrowdFarming, an online platform connecting European farmers directly with consumers. Supported by the InvestEU program, this financing will enable CrowdFarming to enhance its … Read the full press release