Food and beverage

Anuga FoodTec and the German Association for Alternative Protein Sources (BALPro e.V.) are extending their cooperation for sustainable innovation in the food industry. Matthias Schlüter, director of Anuga FoodTec notes that with the further growth of world population, an increased need for food and thus also a growing demand for plant-based protein. From 19 to…

With Global Nutrition and Hydration Week 2024 starting yesterday, researchers have announced an intriguing discovery – consumers generally prefer AI-generated images of food over real food images, especially when they are unaware of their true nature. The new findings have been published in the peer-reviewed journal, Food Quality and Preference. According to the researchers, the…

Planted, the Swiss FoodTech trailblazer producer of clean label plant-based meats, is introducing its latest culinary innovation, the planted.steak, a fermented beef fillet steak made from plants. Planted.steak is the first product to be launched from Planted’s ‘whole-muscle platform’, which also marks the announcement of the company’s strategic expansion of its production capabilities with a…

Guilt-free sweets almost sound too good to be true, but as a nation of voracious snackers and confectionery aficionados the opportunity for prebiotic-friendly, 100% plant-based sweets with a light calorie footprint to blaze a health-conscious trail in the UK has been gathering pace for some while. Step forward Savvy Sweets, a four-strong range of sublime tasting,…

Mediterranean ingredients producer Odysea has won the right to label its honey as raw in a landmark ruling against Trading Standards. The company argued that its honey was not heated above its natural temperature and underwent far less processing. Judge Neville found in favour of the producer in the case. The London Borough of Waltham…

Scientists from Aberystwyth University will help develop sustainable microbial foods as part of a new £14m project. The researchers from IBERS in Aberystwyth will contribute to the work of the new Microbial Food Hub which has been funded as part of the £100m UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fund to unlock the potential of engineering…

‘Beyond food contact materials regulation’ webinar takes place March 26. Posted: 11 March 2024 Share this page SGS will host a complimentary webinar, ‘Beyond food contact materials regulation’, on March 26, 2024. Harmful substances such as bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenols may be found in the equipment used in food processing, in packaging or in…

Following its annual Awards Evening – hosted by political satirist Rory Bremner, and attended by over 450 FPA members and their guests from across the foodservice packaging industry – the Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) has to announced this year’s Award winners. Winners were presented with an FPA trophy and all runners-up and finalists received a…

Kason Corporation has announced the launch of its KR3020-SS High-Capacity Batch Sifter. The manufacturer in screening and processing equipment said the solution features a rectangular design, specifically tailored for high-efficiency industrial sifting. The KR3020-SS, so called for its 30 x 20-inch (76.2 x 50.8 cm) dimensions, is a product created initially for a specific requirement…

Strongbow Zest cider 10x330ml multipack. Posted: 11 March 2024 Share this page Heineken UK is launching a new zesty innovation from the cider brand Strongbow, with Strongbow Zest (ABV 4%). Available across grocery, wholesale and convenience channels from June, Strongbow Zest is rolling out now in 4x440ml and 500ml formats, and in time for the…