Food and beverage

The Paramount Retail Group is reporting the next stage of its expansion ambitions after securing the acquisition of DB Foods. The top wholesale meat supplier in the UK said it has made the decision to change the direction of the British meat business with the help, direction, and experience of its new owners. In addition…

A pioneering international consortium backed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is entering a new phase in its mission to transform carbon dioxide into nutrient-rich food. With up to DKK 162.2 million in fresh funding, the team will begin developing and evaluating real food prototypes — marking a major…

Carlsberg Britvic has teamed up with DS Smith to transform its OTOR4 packaging into a new OTOR8 “Bag-in-Box” style. As the initial phase of the collaboration, the revised design aims to increase Carlsberg Britvic’s supply chain strategy’s sustainability and efficiency. With the new “Bag in Box” design, which has an updated eight-sided shape that increases…

Wales’ renowned whisky manufacturer, Penderyn Distillery, has accomplished a noteworthy milestone by being verified as the whisky brand with the fastest rate of growth in the global “World Whisky” category. Penderyn is also the most well-known World Whisky brand in the UK, surpassing competitors from Japan, India, and the United States, according to Nielsen data.…

NoPalm Ingredients, a biotech pioneer producing sustainable palm oil alternatives through fermentation, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Milcobel, a leading Belgian dairy cooperative, aimed at scaling the production of circular, sustainable alternatives to palm oil. Through a strategic alliance, Milcobel is able to get feedstock for NoPalm Ingredients’ demonstration factory and further valorise…

Greenback Recycling Technologies has announced that its Enval advanced recycling module has been deployed for the first time in the United Kingdom. It will go through a six-month commissioning and trial phase at the facilities of global packaging leader Amcor in Heanor, Derbyshire. This important move is the first time a major European packaging company…

Hot Pickle, an award-winning experiential firm, introduces Hot Pickle Innovation Lab, a daring new innovation section devoted to addressing some of the most important issues and prospects influencing culinary culture going forward. Over the past ten years, the Hot Pickle Innovation Lab has been quietly growing, providing significant insights and innovative projects for global leaders…

TraceGains has expanded into the DACH region. The move reflects rising compliance pressures, shifting regulation, and demand for supply chain transparency.

The Carolina Reaper flavour is being introduced by Primula, adding new flavour innovation to the dairy aisle. Carolina Reaper Primula, which is made with actual cheese, offers a “thrilling kick of heat that’s equal parts exhilarating and challenging, designed for those who truly crave the edge of spice.” Lindsey Simpson, Primula NPD manager, said: “We’re…

Middleby Food Processing has chosen Rockwell Automation to assist in the development of the first completely automated bacon production line in the food sector. This line was introduced earlier this year at the IFFA tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany. Middleby Food Processing looked to Rockwell to provide a unified automation platform as the need for more…