Food and beverage

The PPMA Show, the UK’s premier processing and packaging machinery event showcasing industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed a great success. The exhibition hall was busy from the moment the doors opened until the show finished, providing a perfect platform for visitors to observe the latest cutting-edge technologies and solutions,…

Fam Stumabo has added the SureTec 240P to its wide range of potato cutting solutions. Featuring the SureCut Unit (SCU), it is specially designed for potato processing, as the “P” in the product name suggests. The SureTec 240P is a reliable French fry cutter and dicer which delivers top-quality products while running at the highest…

Pork Farms is introducing Meateors, a new protein-rich meat snack brand that specialises in ready-to-eat pork meatballs, aimed at adding excitement and variety to the category. The new brand is being introduced to meet the rising demand for high-protein, on-the-go meat snacks, and addresses the gap for consumers seeking alternatives to chicken, according to Pork…

Inox Meccanica has added the brand new PIC LOMO to its range of products including machines for the automatic pressing, forming and stuffing of meat in meshes and casings, as well as a whole series of machines designed for industrial washing. For automatic stuffing machines, the flagship is the PIC 99 BCE, short for automatic…

Kröner-Stärke launching a new line of TVP meat replacement texturates following an investment in a new production area designed specifically for meat replacement products. An investment to the tune of €36 million has seen the creation of an entirely new wing at the plant, including equipment for drum drying and extrusion Beginning with protein from wheat…

Stora Enso has introduced Beyond Board, a new service to provide customers with expert guidance on sustainable packaging solutions. The provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, said Beyond Board Packaging Services is designed to go beyond its product offering and support customers in making informed decisions. It added that it is…

The European Court of Justice has ruled that manufacturers of plant-based protein foods cannot be prohibited from using terms like sausage and burger to describe their products. Judges in the Court of Justice said that — where a legally protected name isn’t already being used — EU countries can’t stop companies that make plant-based meat…

Citizen Spritz is here to make Sober October easier and more enjoyable for those taking a break from alcohol. Whether you’re at home or on the go, their delicious spritzes offer the perfect alternative for those who want to socialise and unwind without the booze. Made with natural ingredients and a focus on sophisticated flavours,…

A new study from the British Standards Institution has shown that although the UK has made no progress on water security since 2023, there is high appetite from the public to act on the country’s growing water security crisis. Almost half of the country’s assessed in BSI’s Water Security Indicator, including the UK, made no…

Food and drink businesses must embrace sustainability as a strategy for commercial success to remain competitive. Data from True, powered by Open Energy Market who commissioned research on the decarbonisation strategy of food and drink businesses, indicates that businesses failing to do so risk losing lucrative contracts, tenders, and market share. The data has revealed…