Food and beverage

Proseal’s Case DeStacker (CDS) has been selected as winner of FoodTech Equipment of the Year, marking the third straight year JBT has been honoured in the prestigious programme. JBT Corporation’s Proseal, the leading provider of packaging solutions for the fresh produce industry, today announced that its Case DeStacker (CDS) has been awarded FoodTech Equipment of the…

Henkell Freixenet introduces new product developments from several of its sparkling wine brands at this year’s TFWA conference in Cannes. After a good start in the first half of the year, the sparkling wine market producer says it is further pushing the prosecco category and targeting growth by focusing on premiumisation as its portfolio in…

QualiTech, a global manufacturer of plant nutrition, animal nutrition and food ingredient products and services, has announced the acquisition of Ellison Bakery, a manufacturer of cookies, snack bars, crunches, toppings, and inclusion ingredients for retail, food service and private label end markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, US,…

BioPowder is an innovative manufacturer of powders made exclusively from upcycled by-products such as olive stones. The company makes functional fillers, texturizers and reinforcing particles that have proven effective in biodegradable packaging compounds. Bio-sourced resins as well as protein films are examples of possible applications. The powder particles, marketed under the name Olea FP (Functional…

KPM Analytics has introduced the TheiaVu WD-300, the first AI-enabled at-line vision inspection system designed specifically for meat and poultry. Recognising that meat and poultry processors face ongoing challenges with quality control, consistency, and labour shortages, the AI-powered TheiaVu WD-300 includes advanced features and capabilities from previous system generations to answer specific demands from users…

James Taylor, MD at Taylors Snacks. Photo credit: Julie Howden Posted: 23 August 2024 Share this page Taylors Snacks products are now available in all Aldi stores across the UK, marking the Scottish snack brand’s first supermarket listing outside of Scotland. The move meets the UK expansion ambitions of the firms which has been hugely…

Food-to-go has seen continued growth in 2024, and recent research from AHDB shared that more than £48.2 billion was spent on food in the out-of-home market, an increase of 14% year-on-year (Kantar Out-of-home, 52 w/e 9 June 2024). The UK food-to-go market is anticipated to see positive market growth over the next few years and by 2028…

Scottish Bakers is embarking on a bold move to showcase Scotland’s baking industry with the launch of a consumer brand. The trade association said the move is “championing the Scottish nation’s baking industry” as well as “transform” the sector. The development is also part of its comprehensive five-year strategy, unveiled at the annual conference in…

The Seven Bro7hers have released a zesty 5.5% ABV IPA that pours pale and hazy and is packed with citra and Amarillo hops to create a citrus aroma. The beer has a low level bitterness and a slightly sweet finish making it easy and drinkable in the sunshine. Transporting you to the seaside, Citrus Sea…

Roger Kerr, CEO of OF&G (Organic Farmers’ and Growers), has announced his resignation after a 10-year tenure leading the UK organic certification body. Chairman of OF&G’s Board, Richard Thompson, expresses his thanks for Mr Kerr’s commitment to the organic sector and recognises his impact and influence. “Roger has been instrumental in OF&G’s growth in stature…