Food and beverage

Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has introduced “Easy Bite,” a new formulation concept demonstrating advanced capabilities in protein bar manufacturing to improve nutritional metrics and overcome critical textural challenges common to high-protein matrixes. The concept utilises a customised whey protein solution, Lacprodan EasyBar, to deliver a high-protein, clean-label snack while achieving unprecedented shelf-life stability without the…

Whitakers Chocolates, one of the UK’s longest-established chocolatiers, has announced a major strategic investment with the commissioning and opening of a dedicated nut processing facility at its Snaygill site in Skipton, Yorkshire, UK. This development is seen as a pivotal milestone in the company’s 135-year history, fundamentally expanding its production capabilities while safeguarding its core…

ADM has released its 2026 Flavor and Color Trends Outlook, forecasting a year where personal resilience and emotional wellbeing will shape consumer preferences across food and beverage categories. The report identifies three key trend spaces — Authentic Wellbeing, Give Me More, and Newstalgia Dreamland — each reflecting a growing desire for nourishment, escapism, and emotional…

pladis, the global snacking group behind household brands like McVitie’s, Flipz, and GODIVA, has cemented its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing snacking companies, reporting record annual revenue of £3.23 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. A 17 per cent year-on-year revenue increase was driven by a keen focus on product innovation…

British dressing disruptor All Dressed Up is celebrating a major retail milestone this October, securing national listings with both Waitrose and Co-op for its bold, all-natural range. Known for shaking up the salad and sauce category with flavour-forward innovation and clean-label credentials, the brand will roll out three of its four SKUs — Everyday House,…

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fibre-based specialty materials, has delivered a breakthrough in sustainable coffee packaging with the launch of its GreenPod Home portfolio. The new range offers a solution for the coffee pod market, earning the prestigious OK compost HOME certification from TÜV Austria. This certification confirms that the materials can successfully break down…

A new study by BSI (British Standards Institution) is sounding a major alarm for the food and drink sector, suggesting that the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is poised to eliminate critical entry-level jobs—the traditional starting points for Gen Z careers. The research, which analysed corporate reports and polled over 850 global…

Bio&Me, the UK’s fastest-growing gut health brand, is significantly expanding its footprint in the functional food category with the launch of its Daily Boost Fibre + Protein Bars. The new product line is specifically engineered to meet the demand for convenient, healthy snacking, particularly among female consumers who currently lack appealing, non-male-oriented options that deliver…

The food and beverage sector is buzzing with diverse marketing efforts designed to capture consumer attention, drive product trial, and reinforce brand narratives. Recent campaigns span everything from bold, risk-free purchase offers to high-tech, immersive sustainability showcases in international travel hubs. Here is a look at how major global brands are engaging consumers this season.…

Responding directly to the UK’s insatiable demand for its flagship lager, Spanish brewing giant Damm has officially opened its first-ever brewery outside the Iberian Peninsula — a £70 million state-of-the-art facility in Bedford. The unprecedented investment is a direct consequence of the brand’s explosive growth, with UK consumers now pouring 150 pints of Estrella Damm…