Food and beverage

Norfolk’s artisanal chocolate maker, Gnaw Chocolate, is introducing a new product called Mocha Melts. These are big cubes with a soft gooey centre that can turn a regular homemade coffee into a fancy mocha treat. Although coffee has resolutely established itself as the nation’s hot beverage of choice it’s now facing resistance from nostalgic, feel-good…

Preliminary figures compiled by the Mecs – Ucima Research Centre reveal 3.5% sales growth for the Italian packaging technology sector. According to the body, the Italian packaging technology sector is set to close 2024 with impressive results, indicating a total turnover of €9.5 billion, marking a 3.5% increase compared to 2023. This achievement represents the…

Admix Inc has named Jonas Öberg as the new leader of its European office in Fredensborg, Denmark. The company, that specialises in mixing and blending various materials, said Mr Öberg, a native of Sweden, brings a wealth of international industrial experience, having lived and worked in multiple countries throughout his distinguished career. Currently residing in the Boston area of…

Hydrosol has added a new stabilising system to its portfolio to meet food manufacturers turning to cost-effective solutions that still offer high product quality and eating enjoyment as restrained consumer behaviour continues in the food market. The stabilising system supplier said, by way of example, that in Great Britain over half of people invest time…

Left to right: Manish Mandavia, CEO of Lupa Foods and Claus Ravnsbo, Group CEO of Geia Food. Posted: 8 January 2025 Share this page Geia Food has acquired Lupa Foods in a move that will help the Nordic food group provide more value to customers by offering more products, improving relationships with suppliers and using…

Squeaky Bean well-known for its popular meat alternatives is introducing two market firsts with the ready-to-eat Tofu Slices and a Super Grain & Vegetable Burger made with fermented rye. Landing in store for Veganuary, the launches are in response to recent consumer demand for healthier, cleaner label plant-based foods. Squeaky Bean’s Ready to Eat Red…

Bakers Basco has found and taken back more than 2,900 bakery assets in Northern Ireland because of misuse in the bakery supply chain. The recovery includes 1,605 Omega baskets and 1,315 dollies. Since expanding its operations in Northern Ireland, Bakers Basco’s team has also investigated 32 leads, leading to the recovery of misused equipment and…

Gavan Technologies has secured $8 million in A-round funding to help it enter the European food market with its plant protein-based fat solution Fatrix. The funding round was led by MoreVC, a prominent Israeli venture capital firm, with participation from Lever VC, a global leader in food and agri-tech investment; EIT Food, a European Union-supported platform for…

Fam Stumabo has announced its presence at Fruit Logistica 2025, from 5 to 7 February in Berlin, the leading trade show for the fresh produce industry. Fam Stumabo said it showcase fruit and vegetable cutting solutions, designed to help processors achieve precision, efficiency, and product excellence. At its booth (Hall 1.1 – Stand A41), visitors…

Dawn Foods has named its first of three 2025 Student Ambassadors. Jordan Young, 26, who is studying BSc Food Science at Nottingham Trent University impressed the team at Dawn with his dedication to the technical craft of baking, in-depth knowledge of current bakery trends as well as his understanding of the commercial challenges faced by…