Food and beverage

PackUK – the scheme administrator for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility – formally launches today (21 January 2025) and will implement the UK’s new Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) programme. The EPR Statutory Instrument came into force on 1 January and the establishment of PackUK as the scheme administrator is a key part, Defra said in…

Despite the fact that Christmas is over, Easter is approaching. Gnaw Chocolate is pleased to present its new line of comfortingly chunky flat eggs in a variety of intriguing formats, including Rocky Road, Totally Nuts, Chocolate Curls and Eggs-travaganza offerings. After all, true chocolate lovers don’t need much of an excuse to seek out something…

People choose fewer calories when food is labelled with calories on menus and items. A new Cochrane review led by scientists from UCL, Bath Spa University, the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford, examined evidence from 25 studies on the impact of calorie labelling on food selection and consumption. They found that calorie labels…

The Compleat Food Group has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by removing plastic trays from its pork pie packaging. The initiative, which spans both branded and own-label products, is set to reduce plastic use by 110 tonnes annually. The group produces an estimated 200 million pork pies annually under its own label…

A new report reveals that brands and retailers can no longer rely on price to entice more consumers into the freezer aisle as sustainability, additives and health are all playing bigger factors in shoppers’ choice than ever before. Convenience motivates a third of consumers (33%) to buy frozen products, while a longer shelf life appeals…

NFX UK will be a collaborative environment dedicated to accelerating innovation and advancing regulatory science across the novel foods sector. Posted: 20 January 2025 Share this page The UK’s national innovation agency, Innovate UK, has awarded funds to RSSL, a renowned contract research firm for food and life sciences, to create the nation’s first Novel…

Flavoured water brand Rubicon wants to disrupt the functional water category this year with its new Rubicon Spring Vits range. Available from March, the new still flavoured water range will be available in three flavours with Black Cherry Pomegranate, Mango Passion and Strawberry Watermelon. Each drink comes packed with essential vitamins to help support energy…

From February 2 to 5, 2025, SternEnzym will present its latest enzyme solutions for the confectionery industry at ProSweets Cologne (Hall 10.1, Booth J-061). The business will demonstrate how enzymes may help manufacturers create goods for consumers that are health-conscious and support current industry trends like sugar reduction. Simultaneously, these enzyme solutions facilitate more cost-effective…

Scotmas CEO, Alistair Cameron, and commercial director, Nicola Cameron, are proud of Scotmas’ advanced water disinfection equipment. Posted: 17 January 2025 Share this page Scotmas has raised £2.2 million in equity capital to support its goals for international expansion. The second-generation family-owned water treatment and disinfection firm based in Kelso in the Scottish Borders said…

Cold-sealable barrier paper for ice cream. Image: Delfort Posted: 17 January 2025 Share this page Delfort has introduced a thin barrier 302 specialty paper that ensures premium protection for ice cream, chocolates, candies and other temperature-sensitive items. To ensure its papers can be efficiently and effectively cold-sealed Delfort partnered with Henkel to find the perfect…