Food and beverage

Hydrosol is offering a new system for making mixed fat cream, which store better, keep longer, and have clear cost benefits. According to the stabilising specialist, cooking and whipping cream based on vegetable fat and milk protein have several advantages over conventional cream. The final products are more stable and feature attractive properties. What’s more,…

Pre-cut lidding manufacturer Chadwicks, in collaboration with plastic engineering specialist, Tekplas, has developed a spoon-in-lid solution for the infant formula market in New Zealand, Australia and East Asia. In a departure from traditional packaging, which involves placing the scoop spoon inside the can of formula, this solution incorporates a plastic spoon securely sealed within the…

Large-scale production of food and beverage ingredients using synthetic biology techniques requires the skilful application of supporting technologies, according to Sagentia Innovation. Scientists at the R&D consultancy say holistic approaches are necessary to help overcome technical barriers to commercialisation of precision fermentation, cell culture, and tissue engineering. The integration of additional technologies with core synthetic…

Bunge says its Beleaf PlantBetter butter substitute is a ground-breaking plant-based alternative crafted to satisfy the growing demand for superior-tasting and environmentally responsible dairy butter replacements. As demand for dairy alternatives surges, Bunge says its Beleaf PlantBetter is an answer to the complexities faced by food manufacturers and bakers seeking plant-based alternatives that match the…

Enartis, an Italian multinational company and part of the Esseco Group, which operates in the alcoholic beverage sector and wine products and services market, has finalised the acquisition of Watgrid (brand name: Winegrid). Watgrid is a Portuguese company that has developed and patented cutting-edge technology for monitoring wine production using sensors. Enartis sees the acquisition as an…

Polish vodka brand Żubrówka has announced the launch of the first-ever craft beer to feature famed Bison Grass, recognised for its unique and enigmatic taste, available exclusively in collaboration with craft beer subscription service Beer52. Żubrówka, the world’s third largest vodka brand, boasts a rich heritage spanning 500 years and is instantly recognisable for the…

Sairem, a leading specialist in microwave (MW) and radio frequency (RF) industrial solutions based in Lyon, France, is set to showcase its sanitisation technologies at FIE, Food Ingredients Europe, which will take place from November 28th to 30th. The company will focus on systems designed for the decontamination of various ingredients, including powders, peppercorns, flours,…

Sairem, a leading specialist in microwave (MW) and radio frequency (RF) industrial solutions based in Lyon, France, is set to showcase its sanitisation technologies at FIE, Food Ingredients Europe, which will take place from November 28th to 30th. The company will focus on systems designed for the decontamination of various ingredients, including powders, peppercorns, flours,…

CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, is heading to Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) in Frankfurt this November 28–30. Attendees are invited to “Indulge with No Compromise” as the company showcases innovative prototypes and discusses the latest texture trends at Booth 3.0C40, next to Azelis. “With the demands and stresses of our daily…

Kraft Heinz has introduced its first 100% recyclable ketchup cap. The launch by Kraft Heinz Company of its first 100% recyclable cap for its famous squeezy ketchup bottle demonstrates a move towards more sustainable packaging solutions. Historically, Heinz sauce bottles used a flexible silicone valve to deliver a consistent portion of sauce per squeeze, but…