Food and beverage

Schouten Europe, a family-run business in the Netherlands, will introduce a new plant-based sausage this month. According to the manufacturer, the sausage’s novel animal fat substitute provides “unique juiciness.” The new banger will be sold through the culinary sector, retail and out-of-home channels. The Dutch food manufacturer announced the major upgrade to its plant-based sausage,…

Food manufacturers looking to scale their pizza production without sacrificing artisanal quality have a new solution. Equipment maker Sigma has launched its Industrial Pizza Line, a system designed to replicate the delicate, cold-working technique of a master pizza chef at industrial speeds. The new line scales up technology perfected over two decades in the craft…

Two of Europe’s leading beverage industry associations, Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) and UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe, have jointly launched the Deposit Return System (DRS) Playbook, a strategic guide designed to help drink producers, bottlers, and retailers navigate upcoming EU-wide packaging legislation. With mandatory DRS implementation deadlines approaching across multiple member states, the Playbook offers…

As global leaders gather for Climate Week, a new development is set to redefine how the food industry approaches its sustainability goals. LRQA is urging food businesses to prepare for the introduction of ISO 14060, the world’s first international standard for net-zero emissions. This new voluntary standard will establish a clear, globally accepted definition for…

In a major step forward for sustainable food packaging, Metsä Spring, the innovation arm of Metsä Group, has announced the industrial testing of its new Muoto Laminated Fibre series — a hybrid moulded fibre tray designed to meet the rigorous demands of meat, poultry, and ready meal applications. Developed in partnership with Amcor, the solution…

Solar Foods’ microbial protein Solein is emerging as one of the most disruptive ingredient innovations in the food industry — and its latest application in mayonnaise production could reshape how manufacturers think about cost, functionality, and sustainability. The company has filed a patent for a novel use of Solein in mayonnaise, demonstrating its ability to…

Amcor has stated that one of the best-selling Polish ketchup brands, Kotlin, chose its Sava Flip Top closure because of its lightweight and easy-to-use design. Produced by Maspex, one of the biggest food and beverage producers in Central and Eastern Europe, Kotlin is a contemporary brand with a long history that is well-known for its…

Emerging clinical evidence from Arla Foods Ingredients, in collaboration with Aarhus University and the Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus, suggests that pre-meal consumption of Lacprodan ISO.WaterShake whey protein isolate may support blood glucose management in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). GDM is characterised by impaired insulin production or utilisation during pregnancy, leading to elevated blood…

BSI has announced the release of seven international standards, including two recently published ISO standards and five completely revised ones, with the goal of modernising and harmonising Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs) under ISO 22000, the international benchmark for food safety management systems. This is a significant development for food safety throughout the global supply chain. Between…

FrieslandCampina has announced a packaging transition for its indulgent dairy drink brand Chocomel, replacing the 250ml can with a 300ml resealable PET bottle across all retail and convenience channels. The move follows independent consumer research identifying the resealable bottle as the most preferred format, offering enhanced convenience, portability, and consumption flexibility — particularly for on-the-go…