Food and beverage


  • IFF’s game-changing research outlines how manufacturers can support the impact of GLP-1s

    Recent analysis from IFF describes how food and beverage producers can better cater to the fast expanding GLP-1 consumer market by offering goods that suit their changing tastes. According to the global leader in food, beverage and health wellness, its research shows how nutritional requirements and sensory experience of eating and drinking changing. “IFF is empowering…


  • Finnebrogue uses RELEX AI planning to reduce food waste

    To maximise supply chain planning across its four production facilities, Finnebrogue has chosen RELEX Solutions to increase production efficiency and maintain ideal inventory levels. Through demand sensing and planning, master planning, and production scheduling, the family-owned company hopes  Supply Chain Company, a RELEX partner, will provide implementation services to assist the project. Renowned for its…


  • Garvey’s 3D Infinity Accumulation Table streamlines frozen food production

    Garvey has developed a 3D Infinity Accumulation Table to streamline food production processes and transition to the next packaging stage. Whether companies want to apply branded cardboard sleeves or load items into multipack containers, Garvey’s solution is crafted to enhance efficiency. One of the standout features of the 3D Infinity system is the 3D Chute,…


  • Myprotein asks the public to name its newest high-protein snack bar

    Myprotein is inviting consumers to help brand its new protein bar, available to buy on myprotein.com from today and in selected branches of WH Smith Travel from next week. In a bold move that reflects the growing trend of consumer-driven brand building, Myprotein is unveiling the “incredible to eat, impossible to name” bar and inviting…


  • ULMA Packaging’s TFX range of thermoformers enhance productivity and uptime

    ULMA Packaging UK’s latest TFX range of thermoforming machines have been designed specifically for the demands of the modern food industry, combining advanced engineering, intelligent automation and a strong focus on sustainability. Performance is central to the TFX development. The machines feature hygienic construction and a suite of smart technologies that enhance productivity and uptime.…


  • Heat and Control acquires Fabcon Food Systems

    Heat and Control has acquired Fabcon Food Systems, a leading provider of bespoke processing and handling equipment systems for the food industry. This strategic acquisition reinforces Heat and Control’s commitment to providing customers with innovative, customised solutions that set the standard for yield, efficiency, and safety across a wide range of industries. Tony Caridis, president…


  • Fazer invests to strengthen the position of world’s largest rye bakery

    Fazer is addressing demand for rye bread by expanding its Lahti manufacturing capacity and launching a new, cutting-edge production line costing about €11 million. The investment strengthens the position of Fazer’s Lahti bakery as the world’s largest rye bakery, being a significant investment in the production of Finnish rye bread and the sustainability of bread…


  • EUROPEN Guidebook helps businesses navigate the PPWR

    EUROPEN has released a new interactive guidebook designed to help businesses navigate the evolving requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Whether companies are starting to review the Regulation or already adapting to the upcoming changes, this practical tool provides a structured overview of the regulatory landscape and its implications for the packaging value…


  • pladis adds trending variant to McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes range

    Pladis is introducing a popular new flavour to its well-known McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes line: McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Hot Honey Flavour. Limited edition McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Hot Honey Flavour combines the sweetness of honey with chilli heat in a delicious jelly covering the light sponge cake base and coated in the Jaffa Cake signature crackly dark…


  • Ishida Europe expands its Czech Centre of Excellence to enhance services to producers and packers

    In response to the increasing need for automation solutions for weighing, packing, and inspection in the region, Ishida Europe has extended its Centre of Excellence in Prague, Czech Republic, to better serve food producers and packers around Europe. The new facility, located in the municipality of Čestlice and spanning over 1,000 square metres, will help…