Food and beverage


  • Award-winning social supermarket urges Government to end reliance on emergency food parcels

    Community Shop, the UK’s first social supermarket chain, has unveiled a ground-breaking white paper titled Food and Beveridge report: the future of food aid in the UK, which calls on the government to adopt a sustainable, person-centred approach to tackle the growing issue of food insecurity and end reliance on emergency food parcels. Inspired by…


  • Good Guys Bakehouse expands Savoury Biscuit Melts line

    Good Guys Bakehouse  has introduced its new Paprika Biscuit Melts and is accelerating its expansion into the European market through a partnership with Albert Heijn. Good Buys Paprika Biscuit Melts (made with paprika, chilli powder, and a touch of cheese) is the latest addition to brand’s product lineup, which is making waves in the savoury…


  • Elliott’s new compostable fruit pads help reduce waste

    A recently launched recyclable and compostable pad aims to help berry producers and their customers minimise food waste and lower carbon emissions. Elliott Absorbent Products is launching the ‘ECHO’ fruit pad that not only extends the shelf life of berries by up to 12 hours but can also be recycled or composted by the consumer.…


  • Fi Europe 2024: Hydrosol presents best ager concepts

    At this year’s FiE, Hydrosol is showcasing highlights for meat, dairy and deli products, and especially its new best ager concepts. These are aimed at the 55+ generation, for whom fitness, an active lifestyle, and most of all good nutrition are important. Since the first presentation this year, these concepts have enjoyed rising demand and…


  • Christeyns Food Hygiene acquires cleaning and disinfection company H&M Disinfection Systems

    Specialist hygiene solution provider Christeyns Food Hygiene has announced the purchase of hygiene equipment application specialists H&M Disinfection Systems Ltd. Warrington based Christeyns Food Hygiene (CFH) has acquired H&M Disinfection Systems Ltd, who designs, manufactures and installs cleaning and disinfection systems for the food, dairy and beverage industries. In operation since 1989, H&M’s modern manufacturing…


  • Bellamie introduces the elegant tradition of French apéritifs to British shores

    New premium cherry liqueur apéritif, Bellamie is now available to the UK trade, bringing the elegant tradition of French apéritif to UK bars and restaurants. Crafted exclusively with real fruits and natural ingredients in Kent, Bellamie uses no colouring or flavouring agents, meaning it’s as delicious sipped over ice, as it is in a spritz,…


  • Alcoholic beverage suppliers miss out on over £27,500 in recurring sales annually

    Small and mid-sized suppliers in the alcoholic drinks sector could unlock an average of £27,575 in repeat sales with a renewed focus on customer loyalty, a new report reveals. The findings are based on the profit that manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors could win from customers who don’t spend beyond their third purchase, and uncover the customer base…


  • European Food Safety Authority confirms safety of silica as food additive

    Evonik has announced that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has once again confirmed that silica is safe to use in food, including infant and baby food. In its recent scientific opinion on silicon dioxide as food additive E 551, published on 17 October 2024, the EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings concludes that…


  • UK’s red meat and dairy products take centre stage at this year’s landmark Sial

    The biggest number of UK red meat exporters for a decade have been flying the flag for beef, lamb and pork at a world leading trade show. Thirteen red meat export businesses have joined the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) at the Sial trade show to promote beef, lamb and pork in Paris, which…


  • V Rum unveils the distillery’s first spiced rum offering

    Premium, sustainable British rum brand V Rum has released V Spiced, the first spiced rum from the distillery and the perfect expression for winter cocktails or sipping neat. Produced at the brand’s state-of-the-art sustainable distillery in Hampshire, V Spiced is sweet and golden with a distinctly rich flavour. V Spiced boasts a subtle aromatic profile…