Food and beverage

The humorous plant-based functional drink company G Spot, which was co-founded by the well-known actress Gillian Anderson, has reached a significant milestone in its 20-month journey by securing its first supermarket listing with Sainsbury’s. From January, shoppers across the UK will find G Spot’s sparkling canned beverages in over 300 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide and online.…

The food and drink industry is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, contributing £38 billion to the economy annually and employing over 475,000 people. According to the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) 11,600 new food and drink products were introduced into the UK in 2021 by 12,515 UK food and drink manufacturers. The food and…

Ishida Europe has played a key role in the establishment of Maple Leaf Foods’ recently opened C$772 (€520m) million poultry processing plant in London, Ontario, in partnership with its customer Maple Leaf Foods, one of Canada’s leading prepared meat and poultry producers. The plant features 12 Ishida Flex Grader systems and four Ishida RobotGraders, working…

OctoFrost, a globally recognised leader in food processing equipment, has acquired HiTec Food Systems, a Netherlands-based expert in tailor-made food processing machinery. The partnership enhances the global market position, combined portfolio, and shared commitment to quality, innovation, and customer-centric solutions. This strategic move combines OctoFrost’s expertise in blanching, cooking, chilling, and freezing with HiTec’s specialised…

Tesco’s chief commercial officer Ashwin Prasad has called on government to deliver a clear plan for UK agriculture at the Oxford Farming Conference as he announced plans to launch two low carbon concept farms in Tesco’s supply chain. A survey of farmers by Tesco suggests two thirds of UK farmers are already seeing the effects…

Consumers wanting to try something new to keep Dry January interesting need look no further than the biggest non-alcoholic beer brand in the US, Athletic Brewing Company. The alcohol-free lager is only 25 calories per can, and is a lighter way to enjoy Dry Jan, arriving in the UK, via Ocado. Flavour is everything and…

Forresters Chicken has raised the bar for health and safety in warehouse operations by being the first business to use the recently introduced double-handed pallet wrap dispenser from Lindum Packaging. Known for its robust design, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness, the dispenser transforms how businesses handle pallet wrapping. “Forresters Chicken has experienced frequent breakages with…

New research from NSF shows that people in Britain want food labels to be clearer more transparent and standardised. NSF, the global leader in food safety and quality, announced the compelling research findings into the state of food labelling practices in the UK, revealing critical insights into consumer expectations and the effectiveness of food labelling…

Provisur Barracuda and STS2000 Posted: 9 January 2025 Share this page Provisur will present a range of machines at Fruit Logistica, the global fresh fruit trade show taking place from 5-7 February 2025, in Berlin, Germany. The Provisur booth will highlight the company’s modular production systems for fruit compote, mash and juice, showcasing refiners such…

The official kick-off meeting of the project at the Fundació Alícia in Mont Sant Benet, Barcelona, ​​Spain. Posted: 9 January 2025 Share this page A new European project called Delicious has started with the goal of helping more people switch to plant-based dairy products. Delicious proposes a novel production technology to create affordable, tasty and…