Food and beverage

Leading Mediterranean deli brand unearthed is tapping into the consumer desire for premium, convenient sandwiches by introducing two authentic French classics to the chilled aisle: the Croque Monsieur and Croque Fromage. This launch marks a significant first for the chilled fixture, bringing a premium, ready-to-cook sandwich to market outside of the typical food-to-go section. Crafted…

Wholebake, a leading UK manufacturer of healthy snack bars, has announced a significant expansion of its operations with the opening of a state-of-the-art new facility in Wrexham. This multi-million-pound investment is a transformational step designed to accelerate growth and strengthen the company’s position as a key supplier for leading brands and retailers in the healthy…

Scottish Bakers, the national trade body representing Scotland’s bakery industry, has raised an outstanding £7,395 for the MS Society at its annual Presidential Dance, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow.  The prestigious event, a highlight of the Scottish Bakers’ social calendar, brought together more than 170 members of the baking community to celebrate industry achievements while supporting an important…

Nestlé is sharpening its focus on growth and operational transformation under the leadership of newly appointed CEO Philipp Navratil, who laid out a decisive strategy during the company’s nine-month sales presentation on October 16. With organic growth rising to 3.3% year-to-date — up from 2.0% in the same period last year — Navratil emphasised that…

Company Positive foodie rumblings emanating from Scotland state that The Big Cheese Making Kit has become the latest minimally processed hero to join The Scottish Bee company and Nuisance Drinks under its proud, Natural Larder Collective umbrella. The Big Cheese Making Kit is the award-winning last word in immersive foodie gifting, which enables cheese lovers…

As the global nutrition market accelerates toward a projected value of $759bn by 2034, food and beverage brands are being called to rethink how they connect with health-conscious consumers. According to new research from Tetra Pak, emotional drivers and lifestyle alignment are now just as influential as functional benefits in shaping demand for food supplements…

Scottish Bee has unveiled its latest festive favourite, Cranberry & Ginger Blossom Honey. Blossom honey, the humble hero of Scottish Bee’s last revelatory launch, once again takes centre stage, this time playing host to zingy cranberry and the warm, spicy tingle of ginger. Our island produces only 20-25% of its annual honey needs, which means…

Univar Solutions has made a significant investment in European food product development, announcing the opening of its Foodology by Univar Solutions kitchen at its Solution Center in Essen, Germany. The new food kitchen will prioritize product innovation and growth, offering culinary novel solutions for customers and suppliers in Europe. The new Essen kitchen is engineered…

Damavand, a key player in the Greek tomato processing industry, has reinforced its 25-year partnership with SIG by installing the advanced SIG Compact 12 Aseptic Food filling machine at its Filia, Karditsa facility. This strategic investment secures the firm’s operational agility and product diversification to meet evolving European industry demands. The primary driver for this…