Food and beverage

United Dutch Breweries has tasked Canpack with producing a memorable set of limited-edition 330 ml cans for its flagship Royal Dutch Premium Lager using Quadromix can printing technology. The move is to celebrate football with supporters all around the world and create a real standout on the shelf. For this special edition, the classic Royal…

Azelis has struck a distribution agreement with Soy Austria, a leading manufacturer of natural, sustainable, soy-based ingredients for the food industry. After a successful start in Central Europe in 2023, Azelis’ customers in Eastern European countries, the Nordics, the Balkans, and Türkiye can now access a wide range of the highest quality, non-GMO soy products.…

Nektium has developed a new water-soluble formulation of its award-winning nootropic Zynamite for cognitive and sports nutrition drinks. Used to support mental and physical energy, Zynamite is a Mangifera indica extract created from sustainably harvested mango leaves. The natural caffeine alternative has been the subject of 10 clinical studies and multiple industry awards since its…

A joint collaboration between vertical farm Ro-Gro, plant and microbiology research institute the John Innes Centre, food and health bioscience facility, the Quadram Institute, and indoor farming tech firm LettUs Grow has resulted in the very first pea shoots biofortified with vitamin B12 coming to market. The pea shoots grown in Ro-Gro’s vertical farm in…

Arla Foods has announced a commitment to take its export ambitions to meet increased demand for dairy products through ambitious exports. The cooperative said the move reflects the cooperative’s commitment to its farmer owners to return the best price for their milk. As part of the investment, Arla’s Devon based creamery, Taw Valley, will be…

Young’s Seafood, the UK’s leading fish and seafood company, is building on the success of its No.1 bestselling Chip Shop range with the launch of its new Chip Shop Mini Fish Fillets. Coated in Young’s Chip Shop’s patented technology to deliver its crispy, bubbly batter the Mini Fish Fillets have been developed to bring new…

Hoping to support and inspire their wide-ranging customer base, Campbell Brothers (catering butchers), Direct Seafoods (nationwide fishmongers) and Oliver Kay (fresh ingredient suppliers) has this week released its latest Fresh Trends Report. Despite the multiple challenges presented by the current trading environment, operators and chefs have continued to overcome them by utilising fresh produce to…

Hinojosa Packaging Group continues to expand its international presence with the acquisition of the Italian company MS Packaging. With the addition of the two plants located in the towns of Salerno and Arzano, Hinojosa has entered the Italian market, one of the largest in the paper and cardboard sector in Europe. MS Packaging is an…

NEO WTR produced by Brookfield Drinks has beaten all multinational soft drinks brands to market by launching a new spring water range using the category’s first fully recycled ocean-bound plastic bottle with recyclable cap and label. With projections suggesting that by 2050 our oceans could contain more plastic by weight than fish*, NEO WTR has…

Umiami launched its new factory producing plant-based meat and fish in Alsace (Eastern France) on Monday, 18th March 2024, in an ambitious venture with a total investment of £32.5 million (€38 million), to bolster the company’s production and boosting international growth. The inauguration was attended by distinguished guests, including government officials, regional representatives, and local…