Food and beverage

Bia Analytical has announced it has achieved ISO 17025 accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) across herbs and spices authenticity testing methods in its laboratory. The accreditation serves to highlight the company’s commitment to providing the highest quality services to its customers and partners, as it delivers world leading testing and products, said…

Omni Xtra+, Berry Global’s high-performance PE cling film will be the key focus of the company’s stand at the forthcoming Marca by BolognaFiere Private Label Conference and Exhibition, to be held in Bologna, Italy in January 2024 Ideal for a variety of fresh food applications, including fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, deli and bakery…

Demeva Refrigeration has installed a high efficiency, state-of-the-art Bitzer ammonia refrigeration system at Pilgrim UK’s meat processing facility at Bromborough, Wirral, dramatically reducing the company’s energy costs and carbon emissions. Energy costs for the previous cooling system were £146,000 a year, compared with an estimated £61,000 for the new Bitzer ACP pack, saving over £80,000…

Dutch people are consuming less and less sugar through non-alcoholic drinks, according to the Food Consumption Survey 2019-2021 (VCP) published last month by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). The share of sugar consumed through cookies, sweets and dairy, on the other hand, has remained virtually the same, according to the…

Squeaky Bean is launching its first frozen ingredients range featuring the plant-based brand’s tasty meat alternative pieces. Rolling into stores for Veganuary, the Seasoned Chicken Style Pieces and Steak Style Strips have been designed to cater for the growing number of meat-free shoppers looking for quick and versatile frozen products (source/ Vypr Dec 2023). Both…

By the close of 2033, the global vegan baking mix market is forecasted to attain a size of US$1.68bn, growing 5.3% over the ensuing decade. The baking sector’s ongoing recipe development is expected to drive an uptick in the demand for vegan baking mixes. Increasing discussions on veganism within health-related narratives, endorsed by medical experts…

In announcing the world’s first plastic-free, recyclable tub for its plant butters and spreads, Upfield is following four years of innovation, in collaboration with Footprint, MCC and Pagès Group, to mark a transition to a paper solution across its portfolio. The company’s ambition is to reduce plastic content by 80% by 2030. Initially launched in…

To support an ambition to increase its sales tenfold in the next five years, Tereos is investing €4m in the Marckolsheim plant in Alsace to triple the production capacity of the Ensemble brand’s workshop. This is the equivalent in production terms of protein intake to 15 million meals per year. Ensemble wants to add value…

Mondi is celebrating a significant achievement at this year’s WorldStar Global Packaging Awards, having received four accolades across four categories. Renowned as the ultimate recognition in global packaging excellence, the WorldStar Awards highlight Mondi’s dedication to sustainable and circular-driven packaging solutions. Mondi’s impressive array of 2024 WorldStar Award-winning products include Hug&Hold (non-alcoholic beverages), Protector Bag…

Cacto has secured £15,000 funding from the University of West England to develop Cacto’s rebrand and two new products, set to launch in February 2024. The funding, which is part of the University’s Entrepreneurial Futures Award, is distributed to businesses who show exceptional potential and traction with their ventures. The existing range of products, including three…