Food and beverage

SIG and PulPac will work together to create an exclusive development programme for the development and mass manufacturing of the next generation of paper-based closures for SIG’s aseptic cartons. This will bring SIG one step closer to its goal of increasing the aseptic cartons’ paper content to 90%, including closure, by 2030. In its mission…

A Welsh Government-funded project that offers technical assistance to Welsh food and drink producers has had an impact of over £676 million since its inception in 2016. Project HELIX has been one of the Welsh Government’s key programmes for supporting the Welsh food and drink industry over the last decade, providing a range of assistance,…

Innovia Films will be showcasing its recently launched full range of innovative mono-material polypropylene solutions that are Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) compliant and engineered for advanced recyclability. “We are strengthening and growing our packaging division at Innovia and this is the right time to launch new products and to make an impact. The…

Wellness brand Humantra, renowned for its top-notch electrolyte formulations, has been introduced into more than 1,200 Boots locations across the country and online. The brand considers it a significant step in its goal to reinvent hydration for the contemporary, everyday customer as it is the first time that its goods will be offered by a…

A new worldwide food industry project to standardise the tracking and recording of temperature data throughout the supply chain is being supported by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF). The industry will gain a better understanding of the actual temperature journey of frozen foods according to the new protocol that BFFF helped establish as a…

A recent poll by Food Industry Consultant Levercliff reveals that nearly 19 million UK adults say they’ve stopped eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs), with a further 9 million considering doing the same. Given that UPFs currently make up around 57% of the average UK adult’s diet, this shift poses a significant challenge. While media headlines often…

Meech International has introduced the 906 Hyperion 24V power supply unit (PSU), a compact, high-voltage AC power supply with 24VDC input developed to support static management equipment across a wide range of industrial settings, especially useful for food and drink manufacturers. The 906 PSU replaces Meech’s existing 904 and 905 AC power units, delivering new…

Aggreko has released a new study to give businesses information on the phase-down and to clarify the most recent legislation as the UK’s move away from F-gases picks up speed. The report, titled F-Gas Phase Down: Navigating Regulations for a Sustainable Future, breaks down the UK’s F-gas phase-down strategy, which includes service and maintenance restrictions and…

Authentic Mexican food brand, Gran Luchito, has brought out its new Taco Seasoning Sachets available in Medium and Spicy varieties. Designed for ease and flavour, each single-use sachet offers a convenient way for UK shoppers to create vibrant, high-quality tacos at home in just 15 minutes. The single-use Taco Seasonings roll out in Tesco stores…

Nexture is the next phase in the development of the ingredient-tech platform, an integrated platform that combines the technological and industrial know-how of Italcanditi Group and CSM Ingredients Group. According to Investindustrial, owner of Italcanditi Group and CSM Ingredients Group,Nexture is a new phase of the business initiative that began in 2022 and was centred…