Food and beverage

Schubert & Salzer has now developed the first three-way ball sector valve for the ideal control of the flow rate of liquids and gases. “Our approach of using the ball sector design for three-way valves is completely new. In this way, we achieve about 20% higher KVS values than three-way valves with a conventional design,”…

WineGB has signed a strategic partnership with Campden BRI which will become the association’s new scientific and technical partner. Campden BRI will provide a comprehensive selection of wine analytical and testing services and wine consultancy to WineGB’s members. Figures from WineGB, the association that represents the English and Welsh wine industry, reveal the sector is…

Researchers at Umeå University have conducted the first consumer study focusing on the role of plant-based fermentation in creating plant-based fermented foods that offer health benefits. The study is based on a survey of 7,800 EU consumers in over nine European countries, where they surveyed their preferences and attitudes towards plant-based fermented foods. The research…

Abu Dhabi will host the World Food Security Summit for the first time at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on 26 and 27 November. The summit, which is part of the activities of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Week (ADAFSW), seeks to attract a range of experts and decision-makers to discuss innovative solutions for…

Snacking giant, pladis, is expanding appeal for Britain’s biggest biscuit brand with a  flavonewur of its classic McVitie’s Rich Tea. A tasty new take on the tea break favourite, McVitie’s Rich Tea ‘The Cocoa One’ features a deliciously dunkable crisp cocoa biscuit that falls under the government’s HFSS threshold. It aims to follow in the…

Ravenwood has developed innovative seal detection software for its VXR vision pack inspection system. This technology guarantees 100% accuracy, and protects brand owners from financial loss, product recalls, and hefty fines. The new detection software is available to existing VXR customers and can also be ordered as an optional feature on new machines. With the…

AHDB’s latest Planting and Variety Survey, conducted from 15 April to 14 June 2024, shows a dramatic decline in cereals and oilseed rape (OSR) planted in Great Britain (GB) this year – down by five per cent in 2024 to the lowest level for over two decades. A modest rise in the barley (six per…

Trade bodies have welcomed the arrival of a new Prime Minister with optimism but have warned Keir Starmer and his newly appointed government that there’s plenty to do to keep the industry productive. Karen Betts, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation issued congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer MP and Labour on the decisive…

Purity Soft Drinks, makers of fruit juice and juice drink brands Juice Burst and firefly, is introducing attached caps across its entire Juice Burst range, making the packaging 100% recyclable from July 2024. The introduction of attached caps across all Juice Burst SKUs will make it easier for consumers to recycle the products more effectively,…

Devon-based family business, Little’s, is turning up the flavour and cranking up the quality of instant, pod, and ground coffee. Rebelling against the definition of ‘proper coffee’, Little’s delivers quality, convenience and taste that doesn’t cost the earth. Summer 2024 sees the challenger brand create a new Chocolate Coffee Pod Variety Pack, launching to the…