Food and beverage


  • Vegan brand Sheese re-launches with major new look and improved recipe

    Sheese, one of the first brands to market a plant-based alternative to cheese in the UK, has unveiled a complete re-brand across its range. One of the first dairy-free and vegan brands, owners Bute Island Foods have re-launched the entire Sheese range under a new look and feel. Focused on making dairy-free alternatives to cheese…


  • Vegan brand Sheese re-launches with major new look and recipe

    Sheese, one of the first brands to market a plant-based alternative to cheese in the UK, has unveiled a complete re-brand across its range. One of the first dairy-free and vegan brands, owners Bute Island Foods have re-launched the entire Sheese range under a new look and feel. Focused on making dairy-free alternatives to cheese…


  • Two new flavours for Kettle Chips

    Chorizo & Red Pepper is the newest addition to Kettle’s Ridge Cut range. Providing a satisfying crunch in every bite, each ridge-cut chip is the perfect channel for flavour, allowing a taste that packs a punch. Kettle’s innovation chef combined the finest smoky chorizo and sweet red bell pepper, creating a bold and spicy aroma…


  • SIG removes the need for third-party pre-sterilisation of spouted pouches

    SIG has launched a new aseptic spouted pouch filling system, the SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic filling equipment for pre-made spouted pouch features in-line pouch sterilisation, removing the need for third-party pre-sterilisation of spouted pouches. The resulting system reduces supply chain complexity and improves the overall costs to produce aseptically packaged products in spouted pouches.…


  • Skills shortages, sustainability and women’s PPE cited as key areas of focus

    Skills shortages, sustainability and women’s PPE cited by health and safety professionals as key areas of focus by a number of industries in manufacturing including food and beverage in RS’ 2024 Health & Safety report Striving for Excellence. The report is based on findings from a survey that aimed to gain a snapshot of the environment, health and…


  • The Delicious Dessert Company adds four times the deliciousness to its product range

    The phrase, twice the joy, four times the flavour applies to The Delicious Dessert Company as it has unveiled new Pot O’Licious and cheesecake range. The Delicious Dessert Company is adding four times the deliciousness to its product range with the launch of the new Pot ‘O’Licious pots and decadent cheesecakes. The Pot O’Licious range…


  • Guala Closures enters crown closures sector through Astir Vitogiannis acquisition

    Guala Closures has signed an agreement to acquire Astir Vitogiannis Bros, a leading manufacturer of crown closures. Astir manufactures over 12bn closures annually and in the year ended 2023 generated a turnover of €75 million and an EBITDA of €19m. Established in 1953, Astir has two production plants in Greece and South Africa and a…


  • Faerch Group celebrates opening of Cirrec plant to pioneer path to circularity in rigid packaging

    Faerch Group celebrated a landmark moment with the Grand Opening of its state-of-the-art Cirrec plant in Duiven, Netherlands, marking a significant milestone in its journey to transform the rigid food packaging industry. “This is not just a day of celebration for Faerch Group; it is a symbol of our commitment to reshaping a broken system…


  • Larger Hispack seeks to accelerate responsible packaging

    From May 7 to 10, Spain’s largest packaging trade show will bring together more than 800 exhibitors from 28 countries and 1,250 brands at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue with the latest innovations in materials, packaging, containers, labels, wrapping, as well as processing and logistics technology and machinery adapted to the new regulatory framework…


  • Pukka adds five new recipes to its savoury pastry line-up

    Pukka has delivered five new recipes to its savoury pastry line up, launching three individual pies and two new slices, bringing even more full-on flavour to the category. The three new pies, including All Day Breakfast Pie, Sausage Casserole Pie, and Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie, have been launched to extend brand appeal amongst new…