Food and beverage

According to new results from Mondelēz International’s sixth annual State of Snacking survey, consumers worldwide are making the most of their snacking moments by savouring flavour, taste, and texture while making sure they are completely present. Developed in partnership with The Harris Poll, the State of Snacking survey tracks snacking behaviours among thousands of consumers…

Nicki Garland, head of UK&I, innocent drinks. Posted: 24 June 2025 Share this page innocent drinks, Europe’s leading healthy drinks company, announces Nicki Garland will take on the role of Head of UK & Ireland this summer. Nicki takes on the reigns from John Taylor who is set to move on to a new role…

Glass bottles have higher levels of microplastic particles than those in plastic bottles, cans, or cartons. This was the unexpected conclusion of a study carried out by the ANSES Laboratory for Food Safety‘s Boulogne-sur-Mer unit. The paint used on bottle caps may be the source of these plastic particles, according to the scientists’ idea. Compared…

Process and sterile filters from Hengst Filtration: liquids, compressed air and gases, steam. Posted: 24 June 2025 Share this page To support the production of food and beverages, such as beer, water or dairy products, Hengst Filtration says its sterile filters for liquids, compressed air, gas, and steam contribute to hygienic production conditions, stable processes,…

A sweet biscuit manufacturer is unveiling Simply Savoury by Hill Biscuits, working in partnership with Cerealto UK, launching its first-ever savoury product in the company’s 170-year history. Manchester-based Hill Biscuits introduces a classic cream cracker to the market in direct response to growing consumer demand for quality, value-for-money savoury options and an evolving snacking market. “Following our…

Greek cold-cut meat expert Nikas has been able to further improve its strict quality control methods since installing the newest Ishida x-ray Inspection System. The new Ishida IX-PD-36A2 has been installed at Nikas’s factory in Attica to inspect fresh chicken, supplied both in bulk and packed product to the foodservice and retail sectors. The system…

Image: AdobeStock_1501306879 Posted: 23 June 2025 Share this page Italy’s canned tuna business shown resilience in 2024, continuing to hold its position as a pillar of the country’s food economy. Exports were key in 2024. Including out-of-home sales – estimated to account for 6% of total value – the Italian canned tuna market reached €1.65…

The Bread and Butter Thing food club network is urging policymakers to place affordability at the forefront of the public health discussion in light of recent research that highlights the reality for families without access to nutritious food, The findings from a nationwide survey of food club members found that cost remains the biggest barrier…

A new global analysis by Reloop reveals that jurisdictions that implement or expand deposit return systems (DRS) see beverage container litter fall by more than half, on average, and by as much as 89% in some cases. The report, ‘Littered with evidence: Proof that deposit return systems work’ which draws on litter composition data from more…

Exberry lychee rose cider. Photo credit: GNT Group).jpg Posted: 23 June 2025 Share this page GNT has expanded its line of plant-based Exberry Organics products with the introduction of a new pink hue that offers vibrant hues in a variety of food and beverage applications, Exberry Organics Brilliant Pink is a liquid-based concentrate made from…