Food and beverage

Jonny Wilkinson’s functional wellness company, One Living, is making its debut in the UK health shot market with a new line of 100ml health shots that promote daily wellbeing using potent, natural ingredients without sacrificing flavour. The new range is currently in 520 Tesco stores nationwide and online, priced at £2.00 RRP per shot. Developed…

The UK food and drink industry is expected to rise as businesses express a growing sense of optimism, according to a recent survey from accounting and business advisory firm BDO. In total, 95% of respondents said they feel positive about the prospects for their business, up from 70% in 2023. Additionally, almost two thirds (62%)…

Bühler has established a brand-new, cutting-edge Milling Academy, a 1,800-square-metre training facility for food and feed millers in the centre of its Swiss headquarters. The facility blends decades of experience with the newest technology and teaching techniques to meet the changing demands of the business. Course participants can obtain a practical understanding of important industry…

Checkpoint Systems’s Chinook, an advanced RFID inlay designed specifically for reusable packaging, offers improved traceability, durability, and microwave safety throughout the retail supply chain. The inlay is designed to be a rugged, reliable solution that supports repeated use without compromising food safety or RFID functionality. Fully standards-compliant, Chinook offers confidence to retailers, manufacturers, and food…

In their first-ever joint venture, Eat Real and Belazu, a renowned chef-grade ingredient company, have joined together to introduce a new flavour. The Spicy Rose Harissa & Creamy Yoghurt Hummus Chip is Eat Real’s first limited-edition flavour. The partnership marks Eat Real’s first-ever brand collaboration, joining forces with Belazu to bring new and different flavours…

The creation of novel identifying markers that are incorporated into various fibre-based packaging (FBP) components could facilitate effective sorting and identification, opening the door to intelligent packaging solutions. According to the the Redysign project, it has successfully reached the second key milestone of an  initiative, focusing on the integration of identification markers and digital sorting…

The training division of Scottish Bakers, National Food & Drink Training (NFDT), has introduced a Level 3 Diploma in Lead Baker, an industry-led credential created to support the recently implemented Lead Baker Apprenticeship Standard (ST1349) in England. Created in close collaboration with the baking sector and awarding body “the” Food & Drink Awarding Organisation (FDQ),…

This summer, English Spirit, a small batch distiller in the  UK, is inviting consumers to discover two zesty new stars of the season: Orangino and Limongino. Crafted by master distiller Dr John Walters in the heart of the Cornish countryside, these vibrant gin liqueurs are bold, refreshing and designed for summer sipping – whether you’re…

Health-conscious Gen Z customers are driving a new generation of consumers to adopt functional drinks, according to new grocery data. Ocado Retail’s latest data shows a 54 per cent year-on-year increase in health drinks sales*, spanning everything from kombucha to prebiotic sodas. Two in five (40 per cent) of the general population now buy functional…

KM Packaging’s K-Peel 4G, new mono PET lidding film boasts a low seal initiation point and is capable of sealing through contamination. Clean peels are achievable from as little as 110°C and 0.3 seconds dwell time. This low seal initiation point also means it’s compatible with all PET trays and provides a clean, strong, peels…