The North American robotics market exhibited modest growth in 2024, showcasing resilience and adaptability as automation solidified its position across diverse industries. Recent data from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) reveals that North American companies placed orders for 31,311 robots, totaling $1.963 billion...
SuperMeat, a cultivated meat company, has recently joined forces with Stämm, a leader in biopharma manufacturing, to enhance the cultivated chicken meat production process. This strategic partnership has been facilitated by Varana Capital, a mutual investor in both companies, demonstrating their confidence in the...
The United States has recently decided to halt its plans to impose tariffs on imports from Canada following talks between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This decision came just in time, as a 10% levy on Chinese imports went into effect...
The J.M. Smucker Company, a leading food and beverage company, has announced its decision to divest its Cloverhill and Big Texas brands, as well as certain private-label products, to JTM Foods LLC in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $40 million. This transaction includes...
UK trade union Unite has filed a formal complaint to the Ethical Trading Initiative on behalf of striking workers at Bakkavor. The staff at the ready-meals maker have been on strike since September last year due to a dispute over pay. The strike continues...
Perwyn, a UK-based food investor, has recently expanded its French halal brand, Isla Délice, into the German market through the acquisition of Gürkan, a local halal deli meat business. This strategic move marks Perwyn’s first acquisition of the year, following a successful track record...
