Food and beverage

Nichols, the diversified drinks group, is reporting further progress in the first half of the year following positive trading in the UK. Andrew Milne, chief executive officer of Nichols, noted trading momentum in the UK packaged business reflected further market share gains in squash and carbonates, driven by increased marketing investment, growth from innovation, and…

Factory floor at Coventry site, the home of Doritos. Posted: 25 July 2024 Share this page PepsiCo has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable production with a £13 million investment in its Coventry factory to reduce the environmental impact of its manufacturing operations. The upgrade will help PepsiCo improve efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at…

Sole-Mizo has partnered with SIG to install a state-of-the-art SIG Midi 12 aseptic filling machine to fill a wide range of Sole-Mizo dairy products in two SIG packaging formats: SIG MidiBloc and SIG MidiFit. This new cooperation will introduce the SIG MidiFit family pack to Hungarian consumers for the first time. Its shape and design…

The Compleat Food Group has published its first ever ESG Report highlighting the company’s key achievements including establishing a new approach to reduce emissions at a product level. This process involved carrying out a full life cycle analysis (LCA) – an analysis technique that identifies environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product’s life…

Framptons is presenting The Wessex Oat Company, a new range of British-farmed oat drinks now available for retailers looking to develop their plant-based beverages with recipes and blends that they might turn into own-label. Launching initially in the discount channel, the UK’s independent plant-based drinks company said The Wessex Oat Company offers retailers a “prime…

Hamburg-based company invests millions in the construction of “Tower III” – thus expanding its capacity for plant-based ingredients. Posted: 24 July 2024 Share this page GoodMills Innovation is reinforcing its commitment to plant-based ingredients following the completion of a new production tower. With an multi-million investment, GoodMills Innovation aims to establish itself internationally as a…

Loryma is supporting manufacturers with wheat-based solutions that imitate animal fats and replicate the originals in terms of texture and processing properties. The ingredients specialist has a range of heat-based stabilisers, starches and clean label compounds that enable manufacturers to create melt-in-the-mouth or stable, sliceable textures. They also improve the appearance and sensory properties of…

Danone is exploring a multi-year collaboration with Microsoft to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) throughout its operations. The companies intend to launch a Danone Microsoft AI Academy, dedicated to upskilling all Danone employees to ensure that all “Danoners” are equipped with AI and digital tools. It builds on Danone’s recently launched ‘DanSkills’ programme, which aims to…

A UK plant-based business’s factory has expanded merely months after opening, amid “sensational” demand from consumers. Myco has added another 3,000 sqft to its production site in North Yorkshire, which will allow for a 600 per cent increase in production of the firm’s Hooba range of burgers and sausages. The extension means Myco can vertically…

Bute Island Foods’ plant-based alternative to cheese brand, Sheese, has partnered with plant-based recipe platform, BOSH! to create a quartet of recipes showcasing the versatility and meltability of the Sheese range. The featured recipes include: 1. Air Fried Crispy Cajun Cauliflower Steak Burger 2. Sheese and Sticky Date with Tamarind Chutney Toastie 3. Sheesy Stuffed…