Food and beverage


  • Rapidly expanding American energy drink arrives in the UK

    Celsius is bringing its mission to empower others to adopt a Live Fit philosophy and lifestyle with the release of the energy drink to more parts of the UK. The fastest-growing, third-largest energy drink brand in the US, with over $2.7bn in sales (source: Circana Total US Multi-Outlet+ with Conv Last 52 Weeks Ending 01.12.24),…


  • Fedima unveils manifesto to support the future of Europe’s bakery sector

    Fedima has released its manifesto for the 2024-2029 EU decision-making cycle putting forward seven key recommendations for EU legislators to ensure that the European bakery sector is supported in its ambitions for sustainable growth, innovation and competitiveness. To support Europe’s bakery, confectionery and patisserie sector and the entire bread and pastry value chain, Fedima has…


  • Issues of dosing and filling bakery are ‘OVA’ with EPP

    European Process Plant (EPP) has become the exclusive distributor of dosing and filling technology specialist OVA Projects in the UK and Ireland. The Spanish manufacturer adds to EPP’s portfolio of automated solutions, enhancing options for depositing, injecting, and decorating, as well as offering complete turnkey solutions including sandwich and pizza topping lines. “OVA Projects is…


  • Sidel releases StarLite-R Still 100% rPET bottle for still products

    Using Sidel’s unique technology, a new bottle base StarLite-R Still ensures 100% recycled PET (rPET) integration, light-weighting, and high-speed production for water, juices, milk, and edible oil in sizes ranging from 0.25L to 2.5L. With mainstream food and beverage manufacturers seeking designs that range from simple, lightweight options to more aesthetic shapes with optimised weights,…


  • Melt&Marble partners with Valio for next-gen food

    Melt&Marble tailor-made fat. Posted: 30 January 2025 Share this page Melt&Marble and Valio have entered into a strategic partnership to develop next-generation food products, using Melt&Marble’s precision fermentation technology and resulting in tailor-made fats for a variety of applications. With Melt&Marble contributing its proprietary designer fats, and Valio bringing its deep knowledge of formulation and…


  • PPG increases the scope of non-BPA HOBA for aluminium bottles

    At Paris Packaging Week 2025, PPG celebrated 50 years of innovation and the expansion of its non-BPA HOBA internal coatings developed to meet the growing demand to package water, wine and other drink types in aluminium bottles. Posted: 30 January 2025 Share this page With the launch of PPG Hoba Pro 2848 coating, PPG is…


  • Ellie Goulding’s Served launches new super premium range

    Served, Ellie Goulding’s award-winning RTD brand, has announced its latest innovation: a range of super premium full-strength cocktails targeting the at home drinking occasion. Following the success of its double measure 250ml 8% ABV premium accessible range in both retail and convenience channels, Served is recognised as the fastest-growing ready-to-drink cocktail brand in the UK,…


  • Seafood processors to take part in upcycling trials

    BIM has teamed up with Finnish company SuperGround on a project to help seafood processors upcycle co-products to produce high quality food products. The company’s patented process yields a paste that can be widely used in human foods such as an ingredient in fish cake and fish nuggets, fish patties, fish fingers, fish paté, and…


  • Epax invests  million to advance innovation and sustainability

    Epax is investing in a major upgrade to its main production facility, supporting both its drive to develop next-generation marine oil products, and its commitment to sustainability. The $10 million investment in the facility in Aalesund, Norway includes the construction of a new synthesis plant. It will use tailor-made Epax fractionation technology to gently modify…


  • GoodMills Innovation launches newly developed protein blend

    GoodMills Innovation is now offering a novel protein blend that makes it easy to produce baked goods high in protein without sacrificing flavour or sensory appeal. GoWell Tasty Protein is a carefully balanced protein combination – made from fava beans, yellow peas, sunflower seeds and wheat – boasts a protein content of 60 per cent…