Food and beverage


  • Merchant Gourmet responds to market demand for prepared beans

    Merchant Gourmet is introducing a new line of ready-to-eat, drain-free bean pouches that will be available at Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and Ocado. The UK-based brand known for its pulses and grains said the new range features three pouches with beans ready to be eaten straight from the pack or heated in the microwave for 90 seconds.…


  • Paulig solidifies presence in the world foods market by acquiring Panesar Foods

    The international food and beverage company Paulig has acquiredPanesar Foods, a UK-based manufacturer of sauces, salsas and condiments, to accelerate growth in the world foods category. Through the acquisition, Paulig will bring even more flavourful experiences to its customers and consumers. Panesar Foods is a family-owned company based in Tipton, United Kingdom, with a turnover…


  • Ohly enhances X-SEED product range with nutritional supplements

    Ohly has expanded its X-SEED product line with new nutritional supplements designed to boost enzyme production. Industrial enzyme production revolves around finding cost-effective ways to maximise enzyme activity, productivity and yield. With evolving legislative standards and consumer awareness, producers are turning towards more sustainable formulations too. Ohly has a long and distinguished history in fermentation…


  • Xampla and Quadram Institute secure funding to develop probiotic microencapsulation

    Materials innovation company Xampla and the Quadram Institute have been awarded Innovate UK and BBSRC grant funding to advance probiotic microencapsulation technology. The grant will see Xampla and the Quadram Institute, a food and health research centre, collaborate on developing cutting-edge probiotic microcapsules aimed at improving gut health. Based in the Norwich Research Park, the Quadram Institute…


  • Xampla and the Quadram Institute secure funding to develop probiotic microencapsulation

    Materials innovation company Xampla and the Quadram Institute have been awarded Innovate UK and BBSRC grant funding to advance probiotic microencapsulation technology. The grant will see Xampla and the Quadram Institute, a food and health research centre, collaborate on developing cutting-edge probiotic microcapsules aimed at improving gut health. Based in the Norwich Research Park, the Quadram Institute…


  • Daymer Ingredients begins distributing revyve’s line of natural, sustainable texturisers

    Daymer Ingredients, a leading distributor, will now offer revyve’s line of natural and sustainable texturising ingredients throughout the UK. The British ingredients supplier has signed a distribution agreement with revyve to offer its natural, sustainable, animal-free texturising ingredients. This is the latest in a series of partnerships that Daymer says reflects its commitment to bringing…


  • Kallø unveils a fresh line of granola products for breakfast

    Kallø Organic Three Nut Granola and Kallø Organic Superfruit Granola (£3.99 RRP) are rolling out in Waitrose this month with a listing in Tesco from November. As per the brand’s ethos, the granolas contain no preservatives, artificial colours, or flavours, and are also high in fibre with 6.1g per serving. The packaging is fully recyclable…


  • FI Europe 2024: Mane showcases advanced precision taste modulation

    Mane is pioneering flavour solutions using its Precision Taste Modulation technology, which the company believes will revolutionise the food and beverage industry. Mane will be exhibiting its technology, its flavour solutions and more at Food Ingredients Europe from 19 to 21 November in Frankfurt, Germany. “Along with breakthroughs from the Precision Taste Modulation, we have valuable…


  • Bakkavor reveals 37 opportunities for graduate and undergraduate placements 

    Bakkavor will be offering 20 graduate positions and 17 undergraduate placements in a variety of roles and locations throughout the United Kingdom during National Graduate Week from 28 October to 1 November 2024. Starting in July 2025 for undergraduate placements and September 2025 for the graduate programme, Bakkavor provides a fast-paced, high-energy environment for motivated…


  • Ground-breaking insurance incentive introduced for seafood traceability

    Trace Register has forged a pioneering partnership with Foa & Son International Insurance Brokers. This collaboration is being seen as industry-changing for seafood businesses, providing them with advanced tools to safeguard their operations while benefiting from reduced operational costs. The partnership uses the expertise of Foa & Son to provide Trace Register seafood customers with…