Food and beverage

Trial plots of a precision-bred wheat variety, which could lead to a ‘greener’ farming system have now been harvested, marking the start of a ground-breaking new project. Probity – A Platform to Rate Organisms Bred for Improved Traits and Yield – brings farmers, scientists and food manufacturers together to trial the production and processing of…

Manufacturers can now tap into a world of exciting possibilities with health and weight management through IFF’s range of solutions to support consumers striving to achieve and maintain a healthier weight. With new research indicating a rapidly evolving health and weight management landscape, IFF is now partnering with experts in nutrition, metabolic health, and obesity…

The inaugural AI for Food Global Summit, held on August 14-15, 2024, at The Edelman Test Kitchen in Chicago, marked a watershed moment in the food and beverage industry’s technological evolution. This ground-breaking event brought together visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across the entire food ecosystem. The…

Proper Snacks is looking to shake up the popcorn category by launching a new range of savoury popcorn with three new flavours. The brand says it is “bringing new life” to the traditionally sweet popcorn category through a flavour-intense savoury range on a moreish, light base. First up is Tangy Chilli bringing chilli heat and…

International visitors will once again be given a 360° view of the industry’s future prospects at drinktec 2025, which will offer a complete portfolio of products and services ranging from raw materials and ingredients for all beverage sectors to process technology, filling and packaging technology and all related logistics topics. Many exhibitors are already in…

Value is no longer solely determined by price in the convenience sector, according to a report from Tate & Lyle, Enhanced Eating; A healthier future for convenience foods. Exploring the trend – Enhanced Eating – which outlines opportunities for manufacturers looking to boost the nutritional profile of convenience foods, industry researchers also identified high-quality, healthier…

Shrink wrapping, ecommerce bagging and packaging materials will all be represented at the Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) stand at this year’s PPMA Show. Stand E20 will be displaying two very different shrink-wrapping machine options. Both achieve impressive production speeds resulting in high throughput. For display applications, an automatic l-sealer will be presented, which produces glossy,…

Hydrosol is supporting the meat industry to produce high-quality meat and sausage products at affordable prices by developing special functional systems. With cost and value for money continuing to be important criteria for consumers when buying food and beverages, a survey conducted by Innova Market Insights shows rising production costs and the fluctuating availability of…

Independent soft drink and mixer brand, Franklin & Sons, has announced an expansion of its soft drinks range, with the introduction of a sleek 250ml recycled aluminium can format, initially launching in three of its best-selling flavour SKUs. The carbonated soft drinks will be available to on/off trade and export markets from the 16th August,…

Beverage cartons produced from Zotefoams’ ReZorce barrier material have been named a winner in the Sustainability (Overall Concept) category of the highly regarded German Packaging Award. Announcing the decision, the judges described how packaging made of mono-material HDPE using a patented technology enables a layer to be created during extrusion. This provides barrier properties that…