Food and beverage


  • Primula entices on-the-go snackers with Cheese Dippers

    Primula is seeking to become a must-have snack for busy, modern lifestyles with the launch of primula Cheese Dippers. The brand renowned for being the only cheese you can squeeze, has combined the taste of Primula’s signature creamy cheese with convenient on-the-go packaging. Launching in Iceland stores in January 2025, Primula Cheese Dippers are available…


  • Planteneers makes plant-based foods affordable with functional protein hydrocolloid combination

    Planteneers aims to demonstrate to producers how they can satisfy consumer demand for plant-based substitutes while providing delicious food at affordable costs. Planteneers developed its fiildMeat S 111404 system to make affordable plant-based foods accessible to as many people as possible, without compromising on quality, texture, or flavour. The system enables the manufacture of cold…


  • Action Against Hunger and Wall’s Pastry collaborate to address food poverty

    Wall’s Pastry has announced a new charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, pledging to donate 5p from every pack sold of its 10x55g sausage rolls. Funds raised through the initiative will support Action Against Hunger’s work to tackle hunger in areas of high poverty across the UK. The announcement follows an exceptional year of growth…


  • Veganuary 2025: THIS kicks off with two meat-alternative products

    This is launching two alternative chicken products for Veganuary. The brand’s new chilled ‘Isn’t Chicken Kyiv’, which is made from soya and fava protein and stuffed with wild garlic plant-based butter, will hit shelves on 1 January in Sainsbury’s at £4.95. This’ frozen ‘Isn’t Chicken Wings ‘ will roll out on 6 January in Asda…


  • The three dimensions of Industry 5.0 transforming food production today

    TNA Solutions has long been at the forefront of technological innovation within the food industry. Since our inception, we have pioneered advancements that redefine the market. It all began in the 1980s with the development of the world’s first rotary vertical form fill and seal packaging system, which revolutionised food packaging by increasing speed and…


  • Taylor Farms invests in Netherlands-based processor

    American-based Taylor Farms has announced an investment in Hessing, a leading European processor and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables. Founded in 1968, Hessing has grown into a recognised leader in Europe’s fresh produce industry. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Hessing serves customers in Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The company operates a modern fruit…


  • Aryzta builds large-scale stone oven to serve German bake-off market

    Aryzta has started construction on a new large-scale stone oven to provide superior products with a handcrafted feel. The new stone oven line, weighing 100 tonnes, will be a state-of-the-art production facility designed with energy efficiency in mind, emphasising Aryzta’s commitment to sustainability. The new artisanal bread line will be fully operational in the second…


  • PaperSeal Shape Tray leads sustainable packaging innovation in Spain

    Graphic Packaging International has teamed up with Elaborados Naturales, a market leader in chilled potato products distributed at major stores, to showcase its breakthrough PaperSeal Shape paperboard tray to the Spanish retail market, This is the first commercialised round-shaped design of the PaperSeal Shape tray for use in traditional ovens, microwaves, and medium-sized air fryers.…


  • Branston donates two million meals to tackle food poverty nationwide

    Branston has donated two million meals to tackle food poverty. Posted: 18 December 2024 Share this page Two million meals have been donated to FareShare UK thanks to a generous supply of regular spuds from national potato supplier Branston. A supporter of FareShare UK since 2017, Branston regularly supplies the charity with potatoes to create…


  • Belvoir Farm expands line of non-alcoholic cocktails and no-sugar cordials

    Belvoir Farm has introduced a No Added Sugar Apple & Blackcurrant Cordial to boost water bottles and deliver some healthy hydration at home or on-the-go. Turning fruit into natural cordials for over 40 years, the new flavour crafts crisp apple and sharp blackcurrant juices with water and plant-based sweeteners. Ideal for anyone looking to reduce…