Food and beverage

Bell Flavors & Fragrances has revealed five global macro trends that it believes will impact the lives, and purchasing behaviour, of consumers. Created via the Spark–Ignites Creativity, Inspires Senses platform, it has been mapping the origins of imagination since 2015. “This year, Bell’s Spark Trends continue to uncover various ways in which global consumers are responding…

A confectionery business is starting the year afresh by taking significant strides to boost both its brand identity and range within the UK’s bustling independent sweet & confectionery sector, with the launch of an enhanced sugar-free sweets range. After much tweaking and twiddling the resulting healthier living range, Stockley’s will include sugar-free sharing bags of…

Roland Thiemann’s extensive experience in the international food and beverage industries has led him to become the new director at Anuga FoodTec. He succeeds Matthias Schlüter, who will leave the company at the end of 2024 in accordance with his own wishes after 24 years with Koelnmesse, including 14 of them as director of Anuga…

The Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) for Packaging EPR, published by Defra and the pEPR Scheme Administrator, has been accepted by OPRL. Jude Allan, OPRL’s interim MD, called it helpful clarification for labelling and for businesses. Allan said the arrival of eco-modulation in 2026 will introduce a financial incentive to reduce packaging or to opt for…

Magtein EU novel food approval. Image credit GaudiLab –Shutterstock.com Posted: 6 January 2025 Share this page The European Union has formally authorised the use of magnesium L-threonate as a novel food, meaning that it is now completely permitted for inclusion in products sold to consumers throughout the EU. This provides a new and highly bioavailable…

After a workout, Tom Parker Creamery’s Flavoured Milks are a tasty, all-natural option to help the body recover, rehydrate, and rejuvenate. So, instead of using powders and artificial shakes, there is a natural substitute bursting with goodness made from free range British whole milk and only natural ingredients. From vibrant strawberry and creamy banana real…

After a workout, Tom Parker Creamery’s Flavoured Milks are a tasty, all-natural option to help your body recover, rehydrate, and rejuvenate. So, instead of using powders and artificial shakes, there is a natural substitute bursting with goodness made from free range British whole milk and only natural ingredients. From vibrant strawberry and creamy banana real…

Sunkist Growers has unveiled its newest packaging design to commemorate the Lunar New Year holiday, which begins on January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake. The specially designed 10lb cartons are versatile, holding Navel or Cara oranges, while the matching display bins can hold a variety of in-season citrus, including Pummelos, the perfect…

A new study has made advances in the development of plastic that can fix itself after it has been cracked or broken into pieces. A research team led by Bournemouth University added specially developed nanomaterials to plastic samples which allowed them to self-heal after being damaged and retain almost all their original strength. The findings,…

Despite ongoing challenges to consumer finances, the outlook for the hospitality industry remains optimistic, according to the European Retail Market – 2024 report by Savills. The report noted that a decline in food service price inflation has emerged, and energy costs have significantly decreased. Observing how many food and beverage (F&B) businesses have focused on…