Food and beverage

c-LEcta and Anka have developed a new food enzyme to reduce acrylamide in instant coffee and ready to drink coffee beverages. Acrylerase is patented technology and is the first to target acrylamide directly, and offers significant benefits over existing mitigation measures, both parties said. As acrylamide is considered carcinogenic, limitation and mitigation of this process…

The third annual connected packaging survey from Creative technology studio Appetite Creative, in partnership with Domino Printing Sciences, has found sustained interest over the last 12 months, with 82% of those surveyed stating they have used connected packaging, compared to over four-fifths (81%) from the survey released in 2023 and over half (54%) in 2022. The barriers to using…

With the Spring flowers coming into bloom, Bonne Maman is encouraging consumers time to plan lovely family breakfasts and delightful teatime treats over the Easter period with the newest selections from its range. For Easter breakfast… Spread deliciousness at the Easter breakfast table. Choose from gorgeous Caramelised Apple Spread on toasted brioche fingers, dark and…

Europe’s packaging one-stop shop, H-Pack Packaging has launched a line of products exclusive to fish and chip shops which it expects to appeal to high-end UK chippies that want packaging that stands out, while reflecting the quality of the food it holds. The new ‘Great Taste’ fish ‘n’ chips packaging range includes a series of…

Illva Saronno Holding, an Italian multinational leading spirits company, has completed the acquisition of Engine, a 100% Italian organic gin. This financial operation began in 2021 with the acquisition of a minority stake in Engine (25%) and a global distribution agreement. Through this acquisition, Illva Saronno Holding is able to strengthen its presence in the…

As the European Union prepares for a new legislative cycle, the European soft drinks sector, represented by UNESDA, has published its manifesto, outlining its key ambitions and policy priorities for the 2024-2029 EU political term. The Manifesto highlights the sector’s commitment to promoting balanced diets, driving environmental sustainability across its supply chain and maintaining its…

Three North-East based organisations are set to cement the regions reputation as the UK’s hub of cultivated (lab grown) meat production after winning a grant worth close to half a million pounds from Innovate UK to develop new, more cost-effective technologies in a burgeoning market. The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), MarraBio, and Aelius Biotech…

Funkin Cocktails is set to disrupt the summer beverage scene once again with the launch of a deliciously bold new flavour: Blue Raspberry Martini. Set to make a splash on supermarket shelves, Funkin Cocktails’ release of its Blue Raspberry Martini Nitro Can follows a stellar year marked by 12% growth and a valuation of over…

Sick W10 F&BP leading edge detection dark materials. Posted: 26 February 2024 Share this page Sick has unveiled the world’s first photoelectric sensor with a touchscreen display, heralding the future for universal and easy-set-up sensing. The Sick W10 is a versatile all-in-one sensor that represents a major step forward in precise detection technology, adaptable for…

The new Exberry browns can be used in applications including apple drinks, ginger ale, energy drinks, and natural cola. Image: GNT Posted: 26 February 2024 Related core topics: Drinks, Ingredients Related topics: caramelised sugar syrup, clean label, colours, concentrates, energy drinks, Exberry, iced lattes, natural colas, plant-based, soft drinks Related organisations: GNT Related people: Helen…