Food and beverage

A food development company realised significant gains in usability and flexibility after upgrading its packaging line with Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS). “The company’s previous line had been purchased from YPS some considerable time ago and has served them well, with extensive use,” explained YPS MD Glyn Johnson. “It had come time for the company to…

La Española, a leading olive brand, will launch Olimole, a guacamole made with olives that combines tradition and innovation by replacing the main ingredient of this Mexican classic, avocado, for another so deeply rooted in the gastronomy of our country on October 21. The new product, that gives a Mediterranean touch to guacamole, although maintaining…

Informa Markets and Ipack Ima S.r.l. have disclosed an agreement signed a few months ago to establish a brand-new strategic alliance. The deal aims to develop joint international promotion and step up cross-selling activities for their trade fair portfolios, including the Propak and Fispal platforms operated by Informa Markets and the trade fairs organised by…

EndFlex has launched its Boxxer wrap around case packer. The ATS Company, specialising in end-of-line packaging automation, said the state-of-the-art machine is designed to meet the evolving needs of the packaging industry. A wrap around case packer is a type of packaging machine that groups products together and then bundles them in a corrugated case.…

Döhler has announced a strategic partnership with Nukoko, the innovative company behind the world’s first cocoa-free ‘bean-to-bar’ chocolate. The global provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems, and integrated solutions, said the partnership will enable both companies to scale Nukoko’s fermentation process to an industrial level by 2025. Nukoko’s process transforms fava beans into a sustainable…

Interfood Technology is marking 25 years of supplying equipment and services to the UK and Ireland food industry and, despite inevitable changes and developments within the business, still relies on a commitment to service and support which has been the underpinning philosophy since its modest beginnings in 1999. James Sydenham and Mark Bishop co-founded Interfood,…

This autumn, Sormac will showcase its high-precision vegetable and fruit processing equipment at two major US trade shows. First, the company will demonstrate its cutting-edge machinery at the Global Produce and Floral Show in October, followed by a presence at Pack Expo in November. Centre stage on the Sormac stand at Global Produce will be…

Proper Snacks and Netflix have teamed up to launch a snacking-first – a “pillow-sized” pack of Sweet and Salty popcorn – as they continue to encourage people to enjoy a big night in. Providing the ultimate setup for a Proper night in of streaming and snacking, the Proper x Netflix Sweet & Salty Pillow Pack is perfect…

EPP has become the exclusive distributor of baking technology manufacturer JUFEBA in the UK and Ireland. JUFEBA offers a range of frying technologies for doughnuts and deep-fried goods, with solutions ranging from conventional tabletop fryers to large scale continuous frying lines. “We’re delighted to be partnering with JUFEBA, which is a high-quality and well-respected manufacturer…

Nestlé is broadening its culinary offerings by introducing high-protein products in key markets. This includes solutions developed to meet specific nutritional needs under new brands, as well as the continuous innovation of its core brand, the company said. Nestlé recently introduced high protein foods to support GLP-1 users and consumers focused on weight management under…