In order to supplement and expand its cultivated protein portfolio, JBS Foods is completing acquisition of Spanish company BioTech Foods. It is also planning to build a new plant in Spain to ramp up production and Brazil’s first cultivated protein research and development (R&D) center, investing as much as $100 million in these projects. JBS will become the majority shareholder of BioTech Foods, combining each company’s strengths to accelerate the development of the cultivated protein … [Read more...] about JBS acquires BioTech Foods, constructs facility in Spain
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Sidel incorporates high-speed PET bottle line in Baghdad
Global provider of packaging solutions for the food and beverage industry Sidel is the first to install a production line for PET bottles in Baghdad as part of a government greenfield project. This initiative by the Iraqi National for Food is a response to the growing demand for bottled water in the country. The line is able to produce 48,000 bottles per hour at 96% line efficiency. It also complies with sustainability standards and showcases right-weight expertise. This particular equipment … [Read more...] about Sidel incorporates high-speed PET bottle line in Baghdad
Microalgae-based diary-free cheese to be launched by Sophie’s BioNutrients, Ingredion Idea Labs
Food technology company Sophie’s BioNutrients has partnered with Singapore-based innovation centre Ingredion Idea Labs to release dairy-free cheese using microalgae. This revolutionary food ingredient mimics regular cheese’s umami and tangy taste profile but is the healthier plant-based alternative. This comes in semi-hard and cheese spread variants and one ounce of the item can provide double the daily allowance of vitamin B12. The dairy-free cheese is made from microalgae protein that’s … [Read more...] about Microalgae-based diary-free cheese to be launched by Sophie’s BioNutrients, Ingredion Idea Labs