Food and beverage

Today marks the formal inauguration of a new €2.2 million project aimed at encouraging Europeans to cultivate, deliver, and consume more plant-based food. ProVeg International’s two national offices will be crucial to how the money is used. A component of the EU’s Food Impact Funding Framework is the Innovative Strategies to Accelerate Adoption and Consumption…

A major injection of $14m in private capital is set to accelerate UK materials innovation company Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives made from plants. Lead investor Emerald Technology Ventures runs Europe’s first specialist, venture-backed investment fund targeting the full packaging lifecycle. The fund aims to catalyse leaps in advanced materials that benefit…

innocent drinks is adding new high-vegetable shakes to its core line. as part of the company’s plan to help people live healthier lives through the tasty benefits of fruits and vegetables. The Green Goodness and Red Goodness smoothies are packed with over 25% vegetables whilst still being fruit-led. The result is a delicious smoothie, with…

The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO), the business-led, not-for-profit organisation tasked with designing, delivering and operating the new Deposit Return Scheme for single use plastic and metal drinks containers in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England, has appointed John Bason as chair. John Bason brings a wealth of experience working with stakeholders across food and…

Food tech innovator NoPalm Ingredients, in collaboration with Nizo Food Research, has announced the establishment of its first Demonstration Factory at the Food Innovation Campus in Ede. This facility represents a significant milestone in transitioning from pilot-scale experiments to full commercial production of sustainable alternatives to palm oil and other tropical oils, such as coconut…

Monmouthshire-based Hive Mind Mead and Brew Co has announced its debut in Marks & Spencer stores nationwide, marking a significant milestone in its growth. The company’s line of sparkling meads — including Pure Honey, Honey and Rhubarb, and Honey and Elderflower varieties — made with British honey, is now available in 50 M&S outlets across…

Food processing solutions provider Dinnissen has announced the opening of a new facility in Melle, near Ghent, Belgium, marking a strategic step in strengthening its presence in the European market. The new location positions Dinnissen closer to clients in Belgium and Northern France, enhancing its ability to deliver localised service and support, while reinforcing its…

Chinese-Inspired QSR brand Chopstix has launched a brand-new range of frozen ready meals available exclusively via the Food Warehouse. Developed and brought to market in collaboration with Chopstix partners Inspired Global Cuisine, the new ready meal range will allow consumers to enjoy seven of the brand’s most loved dishes at home, including Chopstix’s signature Caramel Drizzle…

Nestlé’s board of directors have announced that Philipp Navratil has been appointed as CEO of Nestlé, following the dismissal of Laurent Freixe with immediate effect. The departure of Laurent Freixe follows an investigation into an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate which breached Nestlé’s Code of Business Conduct. In line with best practice corporate…

A recently released worldwide standard will help to boost confidence in the global plant-based food sector, according to ProVeg International. The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) publishes the standard, which is titled “Plant-based foods and food ingredients — definitions and technical criteria for labelling and claims.” Martine van Haperen, a food service and food industry…