Food and beverage


  • ReZorce’s circular packaging design wins prestigious German Packaging Prize.

    L-R: Thomas Reiner, Chairman of the Board of dvi; Rosemary Alton, Head of Marketing ReZorce®, Zotefoams; David Stirling, Consultant: Special Projects, Zotefoams; Erik Bouts, Chief Executive Officer SÜDPACK Gruppe Posted: 26 September 2024 Share this page Zotefoams was awarded one of only five prestigious Gold prizes in the German Packaging Prize competition by the Deutsche…


  • Britvic in partnership with Wireless Logic to enhance sustainability practices

    Wireless Logic is working with Britvic to support its latest initiative focused on reducing single-use plastic waste and improving sustainability within the soft drinks sector. Using Conexa, Wireless Logic’s purpose-built mobile network, Britvic said it will gain invaluable telemetry data from its Aqua Libra Flavour Taps. This data will enable Britvic to develop more “agile and…


  • Hydes Cyder introduces Hydes Lyte and debuts a new Tap Room

    Hydes Cyder has launched a brand new 0.5% alcohol-free option, Hydes Lyte. Created in the heart of Hampshire, Hydes Cyder is a premium, wild-fermented, hand-crafted and meticulously blended cider produced using no artificial ingredients. Founded by husband and wife team Philip and Lucy Lundberg, Hydes Cyder was launched in 2023. Since then, It has been…


  • GEA celebrates its 150-year history of brewing innovations as it looks ahead to the future

    Among the guests of honor were high-ranking political representatives, including District Administrator Tamara Bischof (left) and Member of the Bundestag Dr. Anja Weisgerber (right) as well as Member of the State Parliament Barbara Becker (4th from left) and the Mayor of Kitzingen, Stefan Güntner (3rd from left), who paid tribute to GEA’s role for the…


  • The Artisan Spirits Company chooses aluminium bottles for its sustainability and aesthetics

    Sapling Spirits, the London based spirits company, has recently launched a range of vodkas available in eye-catching aluminium bottles supplied by Vetroplas in conjunction with its Spanish manufacturing partner Envases. The move is part of the company’s mission to produce sustainable products and packaging. A B Corp certified company Sapling has demonstrated its commitment to…


  • Synergy Flavours identifies nine consumer needs functional beverages can address

    Synergy Flavours_Find your flow_Need states. Posted: 25 September 2024 Share this page Synergy Flavours, has conducted an assessment of the functional beverages market, using data from a range of sources, including consumer research platform, VYPR. The research analyses flavour trends and product launches that cover key consumer health concerns, or ‘need-states’, and highlights opportunities for…


  • ACI Group urges the food industry to prioritise recipe reformulation

    ACI Group is warning the food industry to prepare for the government’s impending ban on junk food advertising, set to take effect next year. After many years of consultations and impact assessments, the government is moving forward with the ban and has now released a list of in-scope products, businesses, and services that will be…


  • Bio&Me Debuts new ‘Good for Your Gut’ kefir drinks

    Bio&Me has announced it is expanding its kefir offering with the launch of new ‘Good for Your Gut’ Kefir Drinks. The duo will roll into Sainsbury’s and Whole Foods over the coming weeks (25th September and 2nd October respectively). The Whole Foods activation will also include a window takeover at the retailer’s flagship High Street…


  • Ricardo showcases CHP climate repairing technology using waste

    Ricardo has designed, installed and is now operating a combined heat and power demonstrator plant which is fed by sustainable wood waste to supply clean energy, heat, food-grade carbon dioxide and biochar with consortium partners Bluebox Energy and Woodtek Engineering. A guided tour for stakeholders was hosted by Ricardo’s energy transition team on September 20th…


  • Diageo trials paper-based packaging for Johnnie Walker

    Diageo has introduced a 70cl paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker, launching an on-trade trial of the innovative packaging. Created in partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle Collective with PA and PulPac, this is Diageo’s first paper-based 70cl bottle trial in the on-trade. The trial begins tomorrow and will assess how bartenders interact…