Food and beverage

PaperSeal Pressed is a novel invention from Graphic Packaging International that combines the high performance advantages of a secure hermetic seal for modified atmosphere packaging applications with the affordability of a pressed paperboard tray. This breakthrough expands the company’s award-winning PaperSeal tray portfolio, complementing existing solutions like PaperSeal Original and PaperSeal Shape to offer a…

Grote Company, a manufacturer of top–quality food slicing and assembly equipment, announced its Servo Depositor machine, designed to accurately and consistently deposit all types of condiments, liquids and particulates on prepared food lines. Easy to maintain and operate, the depositor provides precise volume and placement control, with deposit rates of up to 100 per minute…

Buoyed by the far-reaching appetite for its dog treat It’s The Dog’s offering over an extensive nine-month trial, The Protein Ball company has decided to go all in establishing its pioneering peanut butter protein-rich treats, It’s The Dog’s as a leading voice within the pet’s functional treats fixture. Making its PATS debut this September, It’s…

With the launch of revolutionary laser blowing technology and an array of new PET, can, and glass packaging options, Sidel will usher in a new era of packaging at drinktec 2025. Visitors to this premier event in Munich September 15-19 (Hall A6 – booth 361), will discover new ways to tackle the most pressing challenges…

Volker Schlosser, a seasoned internal industry specialist, will take over as head of sales at K+G Wetter, the German authority in cutters, grinders, and mixer grinders. Volker Schlosser succeeds Volker Grebe, who retired in 2024 after almost 30 years with K+G Wetter. Volker Schlosser also has extensive experience at K+G Wetter: he has been responsible…

Solan, a manufacturer of potato flakes and granules, has been bought by Royal Avebe. The acquisition deal was signed on Monday, August 18. CEO Avebe, David Fousert said with Solan, it can accelerate access to knowledge and experience in processing potatoes into flakes and granules and commercialise them. “We can expand our product portfolio and…

Some of the biggest names in the label and packaging industry have teamed up for a special project ahead of Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona. Together, they are producing eye-catching crisp bags and small chocolate pouches on Nilpeter’s FA-17 using the very latest flexo technology. The design, inspired by Barcelona and Spanish culture, is a…

Nestlé has announced the development of a novel, patented method that allows for up to 30% more cocoa fruit to be used in chocolate production — all while maintaining exceptional taste quality. Traditionally, cocoa processing has relied solely on extracting beans from inside the cocoa pod. After harvesting, the beans undergo fermentation, drying, roasting, and…

PPMA Total Show 2025 will welcome Levi Roots as the keynote speaker on Day 3. After rising to prominence on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den where he won investment for his Reggae Reggae Sauce, Levi gained widespread acclaim and propelled his brand into mainstream markets. As part of his ‘Roots to Success’ vision, Levi will be…

Food Alert, a leading provider of food safety and compliance services across the UK, has appointed Fraser Parramint as its new managing director. He will succeed David Bashford, who retires after 26 years of dedicated leadership. The food compliance brand supports hundreds of clients across the hospitality, retail, and food manufacturing sectors. The appointment marks…