AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoFood Safety & Regulation: SGS has published a white paper on new EU limits for 3-MCPD, 3-MCPDE and glycidyl esters under Regulation (EU) 2026/1825, with tighter rules for baby/infant foods and added testing expectations. Agri-Food Innovation: BIOWEG plans a bacterial cellulose plant in Elsdorf, NRW, targeting up to 10,000 tonnes/year for biodegradable ingredients, with first commercial volumes aimed for 2028. Processing & Testing Capacity: GEA is expanding and modernising its Process Test Center in Oelde to run more complex separation trials (up to 5,000 litres/hour), reflecting rising demand for pre-install validation. Sustainable Packaging Materials: BIOWEG’s project joins a broader push toward replacing fossil-derived polymers and intentionally added microplastics with bio-based alternatives. Food & Drink Business: Amai Proteins appoints Doug Brown as CEO to scale its sweet protein ingredient sweelin® for food and beverage use. Retail/Urban Farming: REWE’s rooftop farm model expands in Berlin, with “Fresh from the REWE roof” loose-leaf lettuce grown just metres above a store.
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