Food and beverage

Delivering Happiness, parent company of sustainable packaging pioneer Packamama, has appointed Richard Lloyd to help lay the foundations for what could evolve into a next-generation wine packaging and bottling facility. The appointment also marks the start of a strategic collaboration to strengthen Packamama’s current operations while looking ahead to what the future of wine packaging…

The Tetra Pak New Food Technology Development Centre has opened, preparing to help manufacturers get their new food from prototype to commercial-scale manufacturing with specialised assistance from professionals. Whether food products are generated from precise fermentation or biomass, producer will find Tetra Pak can help them refine their technical procedures, identify suitable equipment requirements, and lower investment…

New research has revealed that 81% of UK consumers’ demand for sustainable products is being impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Pro Carton, the European association for cartonboard and carton manufacturers recently commissioned new research surveying over 5,000 European consumers. The 2025 European Consumer Packaging Perceptions Survey explores attitudes towards sustainability, packaging and the role of businesses in…

Research is highlighting the benefits of recent trade talks for food and drink producers and indicates that there are chances to increase the amount of UK exports. In Q1, the value of food and drink exports to non-EU nations increased by 10.5% as food producers benefited from easier access to expanding international markets. For example,…

Research is highlighting the benefits of recent trade talks for food and drink producers and indicates that there are chances to increase the amount of UK exports. In Q1, the value of food and drink exports to non-EU nations increased by 10.5% as food producers benefited from easier access to expanding international markets. For example,…

GEA launches new high-speed bake extruder, GEA Bake Extruder. Source: GEA Posted: 16 June 2025 Share this page GEA has introduced a precision-engineered system for high-volume and high-speed applications in the baking industry. Designed to meet the evolving demands of medium to large-scale biscuit manufacturers, the extruder delivers high flexibility, productivity, and hygienic operation, whether…

Hive Mind has taken a second significant step for “classic drinks rethought” with the highly anticipated launch of its Sparkling Meads in Marks & Spencer. This comes right after the company’s recent four-strong Honeyade launch, which aimed to put its weight behind the all-natural soft drinks debate while putting best-in-class British honey back on the…

Global fruit manufacturer Dole has partnered with AgriSound, a prominent UK-based agri-tech business that specialises in pollination monitoring, to launch a new cooperative pilot study. The project marks a significant leap forward in data-driven agricultural research, aiming to redefine how fruit producers optimise yield, quality, and environmental sustainability through advanced pollination insights. The pilot-study project,…

Bühler has opened its new Puffing Application Center in Uzwil, Switzerland, providing food and feed producers industrial-scale capabilities to develop innovative, plant-based, and affordable products. The center strengthens Bühler’s network of research and training centers, equipping customers with the tools and expertise to test, optimise, and scale up puffed grain and pulse products rapidly and…

The PLEDGE on Food Waste is now offered by SGS as part of its IMPACT NOW for sustainability concept. Image: orig hamburger plate-unsplash Posted: 13 June 2025 Share this page With the introduction of a new collaboration with The PLEDGE on Food Waste, a certification program targeted at food service providers worldwide, SGS, a testing,…