Food and beverage

A £38m centre dedicated to developing “acceptable” and planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins is to be headed up by the University of Leeds. The UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Innovate UK have announced £15m funding over the next five years for a National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC), with the remainder…

Branston has appointed a new general manager at its Lincoln site as part of its ambitious growth plans. Tanya Leonard joins the potato supplier’s team with more than 20 years of experience in fresh produce, having taken on her first management role in sports and leisure at the age of 17. After gaining experience in…

Helmut Schober, Director General ESS, Joakim Tuvesson, Vice President Materials & Package Tetra Pak, and Mene Pangalos, ESS High Level Industrial Forum. Posted: 29 August 2024 Share this page Tetra Pak hosted an Innovation Day, bringing together academics from universities and research managers from leading companies, to discuss how the food packaging and processing industry…

Squeaky Bean is broadening its line-up with the launch of its Crispy Bacon Style Strips, the first plant-based ready to eat bacon to be available in a major retailer. With an authentic sweet and salty taste and satisfying crispy texture, the ready to eat Crispy Bacon Style Strips are a market first that flawlessly replicates…

Smithfield Foods has announced the carve out of its European operations to further accelerate what it sees as growth opportunities of both businesses. Smithfield Foods and Morliny Foods, previously known as Smithfield Europe, will remain subsidiaries of WH Group. WH Group is the largest pork company in the world with the top market share in…

KMC said it has unlocked a best-selling advantage in plant-based confectionery with new potato-based ingredients that meet multiple demands for indulgence, sustainability, and universal appeal with few limits on textural creativity. “For manufacturers, it’s an opportunity to enter or expand in a segment, where the business case looks increasingly strong,” KMC writes. The explanation is…

Food manufacturing supplier, Lehmann Ingredients has become the first distributor partner to offer materials company Xampla’s nutrient microencapsulation technology. The n ew partnership will enable FMCG brands and supply partners across the UK to deliver encapsulated nutrients for enteric release within food and drink products. Lehmann Ingredients and Xampla have said the collaboration will offer superior…

Tate & Lyle’s latest report shares the science and opportunity behind reduced sugar and fat ice cream formulated for kids. The ingredients provider for healthier food and beverages said its report uncovers the factors driving parents’ decision making when buying ice cream for their children. Cool for kids: The inside scoop on ice cream provides exclusive…

Radnor Splash has introduced a new canned range and confirmed a number of pre-listings. The flavoured water range from Welsh soft drinks company Radnor Hills is a nation favourite for everyday hydration, selling at the rate of two units every second. Loved by UK households for over 20 years, Radnor Splash is completely sugar-free and…

The print and paper advocacy group, Two Sides, has announced its newest member CO-RO, a global leader in fruit concentrates, fruit-based drinks, and home-freeze ice lollies. CO-RO is a Danish company with a rich heritage. Together with their local partners around the world, they deliver over 3.5 billion servings of high-quality fruit-based drinks and ice lollies…