Food and beverage

Red meat and dairy has taken centre stage at the world’s biggest food and drink showcase after UK exports hit a combined value of £2 billion (€2.3bn) in the first half of 2025. In the first half of this year, UK red meat exports were worth £966m (€1.1bn) – up nearly 10% on the same…

University of Strathclyde research associates have developed a revolutionary food safety device that can detect deadly Listeria contamination in just five minutes, potentially preventing outbreaks of one of the world’s most lethal foodborne pathogens. Biosers, founded by research associates Hayleigh May and Andrew Callandar, secured the top Converge Challenge prize at this year’s Converge Awards, earning…

Deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, has visited the world’s largest food and drink trade show in Anuga, Germany, as the industry bids to continue its growth on a global stage. The latest figures show that the value of Welsh food and drink exports has grown…

As Halloween celebrations grow bigger and start earlier each year, the spotlight is increasingly turning toward inclusivity — ensuring everyone, including those with food allergies and intolerances, can join in the fun. This year’s Halloween Medallists  for the Halloween Free-From Awards have been revealed, showcasing a range of innovative and allergy-friendly treats that are as…

Finlays, the global B2B beverage solutions provider, has acquired Leahy-IFP, a leading aseptic packer and formulator of natural fruit-based beverages based in Illinois, US in a move designed to strengthen its position in the fast-growing natural beverage sector. Under the deal, Finlays will integrate Leahy-IFP with its global extracts division, Finlays Solutions, creating a comprehensive…

Sweden saw the commercial launch of the world’s first edible, additive-free fresh crop protection product. Saveggy, a leader in food technology, has replaced plastic packaging for fresh produce with the first plant-based, additive-free packaging. With just two ingredients — rapeseed oil and oat oil — it is edible and provides a waste-free substitute as the…

Dawn Foods UK and Ireland has introduced a reduced-sugar cookie mix in both plain and chocolate varieties that contains 30% less sugar in comparison to comparable goods in its portfolio,  The two new cookie mixes, which are part of the Dawn Balance line, allow bakers to meet modern dietary requirements while simultaneously maximising sales of…

Hive Mind, the Welsh meadery and brewery known for its bold modern meads and honey-led beers, has unveiled its latest creation: Second Breakfast, a coffee honey stout brewed in collaboration with their friends at Rave Coffee. Building on Hive Mind’s award-winning line-up, which includes the floral honey pilsner Nectar, the smoked honey porter Big Smoke…

The first goods filled on SIG’s next-generation aseptic spouted pouch technology, SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic, which eliminates the requirement for third-party pre-sterilisation of spouted pouches, have been announced by SIG and ALCA Corps. This ground-breaking invention marks a significant advancement in aseptic pouch technology. ALCA is the first customer globally to introduce products using…

Nutrition from Water (NXW) and SIG have launched a global collaboration to create integrated product concepts that blend cutting-edge aseptic packaging with protein beverages derived from algae. By providing protein-rich meals to communities where it is most needed, the programme aims to help reduce the nutrition gap in quickly expanding economies. The collaboration started at…