Food and beverage

Donna Edwards, programme director, Made Smater North West. Posted: 30 October 2024 Share this page Twenty-three small and medium-sized (SME) manufacturers, including a cupcake maker, have received backing from the Made Smarter initiative, which is driving digital transformation in the manufacturing sector. Cupcakes By Sophia, based in Blackburn, UK, is using a grant to support…

Simon Howie has expanded its product offerings to include both smoked and unsmoked varieties of streaky beef bacon. For the first time the company is producing beef bacon, a delicious alternative to pork bacon, which is lower in fat and higher in protein. Premium Dry Cure Smoked Streaky Beef Bacon and Premium Dry Cure Unsmoked…

If you want to produce handcrafted gourmet burgers in an industrial way in any shape you like as well as portion other products then Industrial Fuerpla’s GCN Pneumatic Cutting Group can save time, boost productivity, and maintain product quality. Designed to be versatile and help diversify production, it can portion a wide variety of foods,…

Tetra Pak and Lactalis have introduced a pioneering carton package made with certified recycled polymers derived from used beverage cartons. The companies  said the innovative product represents a “significant milestone” for the beverage carton industry as it moves towards a circular economy. This material has been certified by ISCC PLUS as originating from the recycling…

Planteneers will highlight three key benefits – cost savings, clean label, and indulgence – at the upcoming FiE show in Frankfurt. As an example of cost-saving solutions, these plant-based experts are presenting a functional system for the production of a wide range of cold-cut specialties, including plant-based alternatives to lyoner, fleischwurst, and salami. Another example…

Swiss technology group Bühler has inaugurated its new Grain Innovation Center (GIC) in Uzwil, combining high-tech solutions with the company’s long-standing expertise. The GIC is designed to “empower” customers from the food and animal nutrition industries to innovate and improve their processes. Additionally, customers and partners have access to the comprehensive Application & Training Center…

Adriatico has unveiled the fourth limited-edition expression in its Amaretto Collection, featuring a blend that includes Planterary Rum. Adriatico said it is disrupting the amaretto category by expanding its portfolio with Adriatico Roasted Amaretto Planteray Rum Cask, a new limited edition amaretto made up of only 2,600 bottles, in collaboration with a prestigious rum producer.…

Dibal has launched the VT-600 e, a new tool that offers effective content control for manufacturers of pre-packaged products. This tool helps users comply with the most stringent European regulations while also delivering significant cost savings in the production process. The VT-600 e is a comprehensive solution that enables statistical controls to be carried out…

Synergy Flavours is showcasing an array of natural flavours and culinary pastes, including classic ‘hot chilli’, culinary-inspired ‘Bulgogi BBQ’, and flavour-enhancing options like ‘flame grilled’ and ‘coal embered grill’. With a range of products on offer, from mild, sweet and smoky profiles to hot and spicy, end-product formulators can tailor heat level and final flavour…

Diageo has announced a €30 million investment to expand production of Guinness 0.0 at its St. James’s Gate facility. This investment brings Diageo’s total investment in the non-alcoholic stout to over €60 million since its launch just three years ago. The announcement will bring the Guinness 0.0 production capacity at St. James’s Gate to 176 million…