Food and beverage

On December 30, Trioworld Group signed an agreement to acquire the German company Wentus, a leading player in solutions for high-performance food-, consumer- and hygiene packaging, from Egeria Group. “We are very pleased and excited to welcome Wentus into the Trioworld group. The acquisition will give us the opportunity to grow an even stronger position…

The Cracker Drinks Co. has unveiled its latest premium drinks brand: Lemon Grove. Entering the market with three stand-out, all-natural flavour combinations: Cloudy Lemonade, Cloudy Lemonade with Peach and Basil and Cloudy Lemonade with Rhubarb, Lemon Grove lightly carbonated juice drinks are ideal for tempting tee-total customers that are looking for a new drinking experience,…

Disruptive vegan chocolate brand, Mummy Meegz, has introduced ‘Chickee Eggs’, a vegan m!lk chocolate ‘swap’ for Cadbury’s Mini Eggs, just in time for Veganuary 2024. Originally founded by vegan trailblazer, Meagan Boyle, in 2018, Mummy Meegz has since grown into an exciting and innovative vegan chocolate brand, underpinned by its mission to make mind-blowingly good…

Spread Co has developed a processing method combining vertically farmed lettuce and dedicated processing design that will allow for the longest shelf-life of a cut lettuce product in Japan. Techno Fresh allows for an increase in the shelf life of cut lettuce of up to two times, while preserving freshness, taste, and quality. Spread has…

Applewood Vegan is celebrating Veganuary 2024 by relaunching its first-ever snacking cheese to make it easier for snack lovers to enjoy on the go. Multi-award-winning Applewood Vegan, which launched in Minis format in Morrisons stores across the UK this spring, will be relaunching as Applewood Vegan Bites in January, which means they will change from…

The global fermented ingredient market is anticipated to achieve a value of US$ 41.23 billion by the conclusion of 2034, according to Fact.MR, a leading provider of market research and competitive intelligence, This growth is expected to occur at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% between 2024 and 2034 as the rising emphasis…

Alternative beverage brand, Hip Pop, is ending the year on a high after one of its most popular sodas has been recognised once again by UK food and drink ‘bible’ The Grocer, taking home its second industry award in just two months.   Hip Pop’s Gut Lovin’ Orange Soda not only won The Grocer New Product…

Kerry has introduced its winter 2023 Art of Taste & Nutrition: Festive Edition research report that details key trends in new seasonal beverage flavours and formats across 14 key European markets. The report provides inspiration for foodservice operators considering their seasonal beverage formulations, and how to get these indulgent offerings just right for the 2024…

The distinctive packaging used by Jacob’s Creeks’ wines and Castillo de Molina has generated an increase in sales of the packed wines. For three consecutive years wine has been packaged in gift bags made of Paptic material – a solution to better serve today’s environmentally conscious consumers. “Sustainable development is at the core of all…

Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co is launching a new range of honey distilled and blended spirits. The first to be released will be Hive Mind Spiced Honey Rum, blended with honey from Hive Mind’s bees in the Wye Valley and surrounding area. To make the new Spiced Honey Rum, Hive Mind brews the base…