NEW TECH FOODS

GEA Group has inaugurated a new $20 million New Food Application and Technology Centre (ATC) in Janesville, Wisconsin, aimed at enhancing the scalability of alternative protein production.

Voodoo Scientific been awarded a US patent for a novel method that allows distillers to eliminate harshness from spirits, a significant development for the beverage alcohol industry.

Meridian Biotech has announced plans to construct a $40 million facility in Franklin County, Kentucky.

Steakholder Foods, an innovator in alternative protein production and 3D-printing technologies, has announced the commercial rollout of its first plant-based fish products, including white fish kebabs and salmon patties, now available at select vegan speciality stores across Israel.

Danish bioproduction company 21st.Bio has launched a new development programme to commercialise bovine alpha-lactalbumin using precision fermentation.

Revo Foods has revealed plans to make its unique plant-based octopus alternative, The Kraken, a permanent part of the brand’s portfolio after a limited initial run last year. We spoke to the company’s CEO, Robin Simsa, to find out more.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has launched CoDeveloper, a new AI-powered research and development platform designed to streamline the product development process for food and beverage companies.

The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show for Food & Beverage (EATS) will take place at the McCormick Place in Chicago, US, from 28-30 October 2025.