Food and beverage

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is taking energy saving in its PET bottle manufacturing operations to the next level by replacing not one but two older machines with the InnoPET Blomax. The bottler has found the performance of the latest generation of KHS’ proven stretch blow moulding machinery, located in the district of Knetzgau in Lower…

Eurostar Commodities has unveiled its highly anticipated line of regenerative flours, RISE Re:Gen, which the supplier says sets a new standard for sustainability and quality in the food industry. Now available, RISE Re:Gen is being positioned to redefine how the food industry think about sustainable production of British flour. RISE Re:Gen is farmed in collaboration…

Functional drinks brand Hip Pop is anticipating an exciting 2025 after launching in over 1,200 stores across The Netherlands and Belgium towards the end of last year. The Manchester based brewer of gut-friendly kombucha and soda is now stocked in over 900 Albert Heijn stores in both countries, with products including the Tropical Peach Living…

Food industry training expert Verner Wheelock has just announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards. The business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, is the training company of choice for numerous well-known food manufacturers and has trained thousands of delegates over the years. The Verner Wheelock Excellence Awards, launched 10 years ago, recognise outstanding delegates and companies dedicated to…

DTM Print’s new LX4000e Color Label Printer is the latest addition to the well-known LX-Series of inkjet colour label printers. Manufactured by Primera Technology, Inc., this new desktop printer is equipped with the proven and reliable print engine that is used in previous LX-Series models including the LX910e and LX3000e Color Label Printer. The LX4000e features…

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Bakkavor has announced 74 new apprenticeship opportunities as part of its award-winning Apprenticeship Programme for 2025. Successful applicants will join a structured programme available across key UK regions, including Lincolnshire, London and Scotland. Applications open on 10th February, closing in June for a September 2025 start. Bakkavor’s programme develops…

A recent survey conducted by cultured seafood innovator Forsea, reveals an openness among Japanese consumers toward eel alternatives, including cultured versions. Consumers expect cultured eel options will create a new secure, sustainable and affordable supply channel for eel. In response to the dwindling populations of wild, freshwater eel, and the subsequent skyrocketing prices, Forsea developed…

Material processing and material handling solutions companies, Advanced Material Processing (AMP) and Automated Handling Solutions (AHS), have announced their merger and rebranding as Akona Process Solutions (Akona), a portfolio company of Chicago-based, May River Capital. Akona unifies the technologies and global reach of AMP and AHS to deliver an extensive portfolio of processing and handling…

Vadasz is adding to its line-up of gut health options with the launch of its naturally fermented and live cultured Kimchi Shot. The first-to-market innovation combines the distinctive flavours and gut-health and immunity benefits of kimchi into a convenient, on-the-go drink format. The Vadasz Kimchi Shot, 60ml (RRP £2) is available from Ocado nationwide. The shot contains…

Patrick Spencer, MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. Posted: 4 February 2025 Share this page Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced plans to invest £10m in its Aspall Cyder House in Suffolk over the next five years as part of a wider £100m investment across its entire UK brewery and beverage network. A programme…