According to a comprehensive sector evaluation published by Fact.MR, the global food processing ingredients market is valued at USD 53.0 billion in 2025. Propelled by an intense consumer push for functional nutritional alternatives and a parallel commercial need for heat-and-shear resistant production components, the industry is slated to reach USD 75.5 billion by 2035. Multi-national food...

Second and last chance for innovators to win scaling perks: Belden extends nomination window The search for the next wave of breakthrough innovation isn’t over yet. Due to overwhelming interest and strong early submissions, nominations for the 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award have been extended through February 27, 2026, giving innovators additional time to bring their technologies into...

'Given a gun and sent to die': Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine Relatives of Kenyan nationals conscripted by the Russian army in Ukraine pose with photos of their family members during a demonstration demanding urgent government action to repatriate their kin, in Nairobi on...

The Edible Films and Coatings Market was valued at USD 2.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow steadily to USD 6.2 billion by 2036, according to Future Market Insights. Demand is expected to reach USD 2.8 billion in 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 8.2% throughout the forecast period. Growth is primarily driven by measurable food waste reduction...

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