Food and beverage

In addition to increasing European food security and diversifying our protein source, farmed meat and ingredients can also spur green economic growth and lessen the effects of climate change. However, customers need to feel secure about the food they are consuming if they want cultured meat to fulfil its potential. GFI Europe commissioned strategic insight…

Food Matters Live, the UK’s premier event connecting the food and nutrition ingredients industry with the innovators shaping the future of food and drink, will return to Central London on 3-4 June 2026. It will be one of the first major events held at Olympia’s newly redeveloped International Convention Centre, marking the start of a…

Banana Tree, the award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant, is about to turn dessert as we know it on its head with the launch of a brand-new, boundary-breaking Soy Sauce Ice Cream. Landing on menus across all Banana Tree restaurants tomorrow (Wednesday 25th June), this limited-edition dish is set to spark serious debate, delight curious diners, and…

PINC, the venture arm of global food corporation Paulig, together with The Food Tech Lab and PolarVentures, has spearheaded a €2.73 million investment round in Swedish AgriTech startup BlueRedGold. With the help of cutting-edge robotics and artificial intelligence, the business will expedite the creation of the first scalable indoor saffron farming system in history. The investment…

Sensient Flavours & Extracts has announced the release of BioSymphony, a line of natural flavours made using only the best ingredients found in nature. According to Sensient Flavours & Extracts, BioSymphony provides genuine, powerful flavour solutions to satisfy the changing demands of beverage and food producers. “We like to call it ‘complexification’,” says Steve Morris, president…

Human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) and chicory-derived inulin-type fructans have additive, even synergistic, effects on toddler gut microbiota, according to a recent preclinical investigation by Pudenz et al. [i]. It supports the use of prebiotic blends in milk formulas to maintain gut health in early life, with potential long-term advantages for immunological and digestive…

Nomad Foods has released its first annual Frozen in Focus report, which includes a significant new multi-market survey, showing that over one-third (35%) of consumers wish they had a bigger freezer at home. While the lasting appeal of frozen food convenience continues to be a draw for many, with 51% of consumers stating it saves…

JBT Marel has launched its patented efficient agitation (EA) retort, a mix of static processing and agitation providing flexible preservation solutions across a wider range of packaging formats. The  global technology solutions provider said its EA Retort was built for packagers that specialise in preservation applications involving pouches, tubs, cups, glass, and other delicate and…

With one in five Gen Z drinkers now cutting back on alcohol, a premium non-alcoholic drinks brand has launched a bold new bottle at the Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival, making the case for moderation without compromising on taste. Unveiled on June 20th, ANON Drinks launched its limited-edition ‘Be More Zebra’ – a reimagined version of its popular…

Marks & Spencer, Destiny Foods, Daregal Gourmet Ltd and itsu [grocery] were among the biggest winners at the 37th annual British Frozen Food Awards, held last in Thursday 19 June at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. Hosted by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), the awards celebrate the very best in frozen food innovation, quality…