Food and beverage

Strongbow has teamed up with Purple Goat, a worldwide inclusive marketing agency that is a member of WPP Media, to evaluate the accessibility of its products as the first significant alcohol brand in the world to incorporate an assistive technology feature directly into its packaging, With its ongoing award-winning collaboration with Purple Goat Agency, this…

The Spanish food and beverage sector is undergoing a nuanced transformation, marked by post-pandemic recovery, structural shifts in employment, and emerging demographic challenges, according to Randstad Research. “Labor Market in the Food and Beverage Sector”, prepared by Randstad’s think tank, finds that in 2024, the industry employed 554,000 people — just 0.5% below the previous…

IFF has unveiled a new platform dubbed SipScape to promote innovation in the rapidly evolving adult beverage sector. Among the trends and useful information it offers are product design, flavour alteration, and sweetness reduction in non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages. The platform also demonstrates IFF’s ability to incorporate botanicals, natural hues, and other practical additions in…

Tetra Pak and Swan Neck Bio, a biotechnology firm based in Denmark, have launched a new partnership aimed at streamlining and increasing scaling options for businesses creating food products generated from biomass or precise fermentation. By enabling companies to use seed as an ingredient, the partnership expands Tetra Pak’s product line and provides a turnkey…

As the original, minimally-processed, protein-rich pick-me-up, The Protein Ball Co has earmarked Lunch (Sept 24-25th) as the perfect foodie gathering to unveil it’s new ‘Ballsy by Nature’ direction. With ambitious new listings Caffe Nero and WH Smith travel hub stores recently onboarded and 10,000 new retail points in North America recently secured, the moment felt…

Farmers from Branston came together on a farm in Lincolnshire to learn about the next types of potatoes that would soon be available in stores. The star performers on the show included a salad potato that has been created over the past ten years and is believed to have a delightful nutty taste, as well…

JPL Flavours has officially opened its new headquarters in Bromborough, UK, this week, marking a significant milestone in the company’s impressive nine-year growth trajectory. Despite its agility and capacity to adjust to changes in the flavour industry, JPL Flavours, the only flavourist-owned flavour house in the UK, stands out in a crowded market for its…

One of the biggest bakery groups in Europe, Lantmännen Unibake, a division of the Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen, has purchased Boboli Benelux, a Dutch leader in savoury baked goods that offers clients solutions for chilled and bake-off technologies. With a focus on Mediterranean flatbreads, such as focaccias, pizzas, and pizza crusts, Boboli Benelux has made…

Langtins has expanded its Noomz range with the launch of three new flavours: Berry Blast, Sour Worms, and Watermelon. The freeze-drying process preserves the sweets texture, flavour, and shelf life by removing moisture while maintaining their structure. It heightens the original taste and flavour of the sweet to produce lightweight, crispy Noomz. The new additions…

Omron Industrial Automation Europe has appointed Marc Ioannidis as general manager UK & Ireland. He succeeds Sam Tilley, who is now general manager Nordic Countries. In this role, Marc reports to Vince King, sales director North and Emerging Region, and is responsible for leading Omron’s UK & Ireland operations, driving growth, and strengthening the company’s…