Funding/Investments FDA Seeks $7.2 Billion to Enhance Food Safety March 12, 2024 The request includes an increase of $495 million—or 7.4 percent above the FY 2023 funding level.Read More
Mergers & Acquisitions Fortifi Launches as Global Food Processing Automation Platform March 12, 2024 The company recently completed its acquisition of MHM Automation, with acquisitions of LIMA France and Reich to follow.Read More
Market Research Plant-based Cheese Market Predicted to Hold a Value of $5.3 billion by 2033 March 11, 2024 The surge in veganism and the growing preference for plant-based foods worldwide are among the primary drivers propelling the global plant-based cheese market forward.Read More
People News FSGroup Adds Gregory Cagle as Chief Strategy Officer March 11, 2024 The creation of the new position was done to guide strategic growth initiatives.Read More
Software/Devices Arryved Integrates with MarginEdge to Support Breweries System integration allows for timely financial reporting, cost analysis and insights into product usage. March 11, 2024 System integration allows for timely financial reporting, cost analysis and insights into product usage.Read More
Mergers & Acquisitions SAMBAZON Acquires SunOpta’s Açaí and Smoothie Bowls Business March 11, 2024 The acquisition will double the company's manufacturing capacity for ready-to-eat bowls.Read More
People News Chomps Appoints Senior VP of Operations March 8, 2024 Jason Dols joins Chomps' executive team to support its supply chain and operations strategy.Read More
Announcements Tyson Ventures Invites Startups to Apply for Tyson Demo Day 2024 March 8, 2024 Interested startups and entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply online by May 3, 2024. Read More
Plant Openings GEA to Open Technology Center for Alternative Proteins March 8, 2024 Based in Janesville, Wisconsin, the food tech hub will pilot microbial, cell-based and plant-based foods.Read More
Sustainable Packaging Nounós Creamery Launches Probiotic Yogurt with Sustainable Packaging March 7, 2024 Greiner Packaging’s K3 cardboard-plastic combination provides stability, recyclability and a reduced CO2 footprint.Read More