Food and beverage


  • Loma Systems officially launches UK Loma Online Training Academy

    In the UK, Loma Systems has formally opened its Loma Online Training Academy, which gives clients an intelligent and sustainable approach to team training. Companies can now upskill employees while maintaining compliance and maximising the effectiveness of their inspection systems. The online academy offers a wide selection of operator, supervisor, and quality assurance courses, developed…


  • Drinktec 2025: GNT to present plant-based Exberry shades

    At Drinktec 2025 (September 15-19, Munich, Germany), GNT will showcase the versatility of its plant-based Exberry hues with a variety of visually striking beverages. Exberry hues are derived from non-GMO plants, fruits, and vegetables. They can be utilised to satisfy customer expectations for natural ingredient lists while producing a full range of vivid hues in…


  • Wangen Pumps enhances design of TWIN NG pump

    The dependable TWIN NG pump from Wangen Pumps has been improved in design, greatly increasing its performance and lowering maintenance needs. For clients in food manufacturing industries, Wangen Pump said the outcome is a tested sanitary pumping solution that works better for longer periods of time, increasing uptime and lowering lifecycle costs. Martin Stümpfle, product…


  • Flyers launches non liquorice stick with bold sour ambitions

    Flyer’s enviable success both at home and abroad has resulted in one of Stockley’s confectionery jewels taking the bold yet commonsense next step of extending its flavour ambitions beyond liquorice to embrace its first truly sour ‘magic in the middle’ stick. As a 79 year old cult confectionery offer that made its name flying the…


  • Welsh food manufacturers leverage root cause analysis

    With the help of the Welsh Government’s Helix Programme, formerly known as Project Helix, three Welsh food and beverage industries have benefited from root cause analysis training. With Welsh Government support, the Welsh Pantry in Llantrisant, Kepak in Merthyr Tydfil, and Beacon Foods in Brecon have all received customised on-site training from Cardiff Metropolitan University’s…


  • Welsh food manufacturers leverage root cause analysis to enhance food safety management

    With the help of the Welsh Government’s Helix Programme, formerly known as Project Helix, three Welsh food and beverage industries have benefited from root cause analysis training. With Welsh Government support, the Welsh Pantry in Llantrisant, Kepak in Merthyr Tydfil, and Beacon Foods in Brecon have all received customised on-site training from Cardiff Metropolitan University’s…


  • Campaigns of the month

    Campaigns of the month

    Cathedral City’s ‘Makes It Better’ Cathedral City launches £7m campaign to positioning cheese as the everyday food hero With the support of a £7 million media investment, Cathedral City’s new creative campaign, “Makes It Better,” aims to remind the country of its adaptability and dedication to enhancing ordinary occasions. Live currently, ‘Makes It Better’ puts…


  • Bisto spices meals with Peri-Peri Gravy Granules

    Premier Foods is making summer hotter with Bisto’s Fiery new launch – Peri-Peri Gravy Granules. With an 8% growth in takeaway-style chicken meals (source: Kantar, Usage Panel, Total Food & Takeaway Style Chicken (Chicken & Chips, Processed Chicken), Occasion change, 52 w/e 20th April 2025 vs 3YA) and only 1.5% featuring gravy or pour-over sauces…


  • MasterCoat’s US-made coatings thrive amid trade tensions

    FloZein, a US-based developer of coatings for food and health supplements, is highlighting the benefits of its domestic production model. As the US imposes new tariffs on imported confectionery ingredients, domestic manufacturers are facing increased supply chain costs and longer lead times. Flo Enterprises’ MasterCoat line of glazes, polishes, and release agents offers a reliable,…


  • Pairwise’s gene editing platform empowers Mars to improve crops for supply chain

    Pairwise’s Fulcrum gene editing tools have been licensed by Mars, Incorporated for use in cocoa research and development. Through this licensing arrangement, Pairwise’s CRISPR technologies, such as the SHARCTM enzyme, are made available to Mars. With the use of trait libraries, enzymes, and gene editing tools, the Pairwise Fulcrum platform allows for precise modifications that…