Food and beverage

The Stephen Manheimer Scholarship in Flavor Science has been established by Kerry Group and the Monell Chemical Senses Centre to recognise the important contributions Stephen Manheimer made to the food and flavour industries over his 60-year career. The scholarship is intended to support the next generation of flavour scientists in advancing the understanding of important…

In an effort to unite stakeholders, promote clearer regulatory paths for novel foods, and speed up development, NFX UK, the UK’s first dedicated Novel Foods Expert Network, has announced the introduction of its new digital platform. NFX UK said that through its community-building platform and support system, it will empower innovators to develop and commercialise…

Award-winning craft distiller Penrhos Gin has unveiled a limited-edition pink ‘Wonky’ Strawberry Gin created entirely from misshapen and surplus strawberries, coinciding with new national research that reveals cocktails will overtake traditional drinks at tennis-watching parties this summer. The limited-edition spirit, which transforms imperfectly perfect strawberries destined for waste from the Penrhos farm into a premium…

As businesses look for security amidst tariff uncertainty, regulatory technology platform Rubicon Bridge has extended its service to allow food and food supplement brands to access European markets. With global tariffs disrupting established supply chains, Rubicon Bridge says it technology helps businesses quickly pivot to avoid increased import duties and access more stable regulatory environments.…

A study conducted by North East Masters of Science and Engineering students suggests that recyclable plastic trays could be a significantly more eco-friendly option for food packing than the commonly used plastic-lined paperboard trays. And while environmental concerns around plastic use are well known, this latest research argues that recyclability is more important than simply…

The new E-Bake G2 tunnel oven from GEA significantly reduces energy consumption in industrial baking. Source: GEA Posted: 28 May 2025 Share this page The E-Bake G2 is a new electric industrial baking oven from GEA that promises better process control and increased energy efficiency. GEA said the E-Bake G2, created to satisfy the changing…

Walker’s Shortbread has announced the appointment of Bryony Walker as its new commercial director, joining the company’s board of directors with immediate effect. Since joining Walker’s in 2013, Bryony has progressed through various positions, culminating in her most recent position as head of commercial strategy, a role she has held since January 2022. As a…

In three takeaway flavours  – pepperoni pizza, cheeseburger and bombay potato curry – Wall’s is bringing excitement to the food-to-go staple. The new trio of Takeaway Pockets, which builds on the success of the brand’s £20 million+ slice range, offers a smaller version that is intended to appeal to younger consumers by serving as a…

Leading global businesses and food organisations have partnered to test a novel artificial intelligence solution that might redistribute up to 1.5 million more meals. In the UK, 10 billion meals of food, or 4.6 million tonnes of edible food, are wasted annually. Sustainable Ventures have brought together Bristol Superlight, FareShare, FuturePlus, Google Cloud, Howard Tenens…

Leading global businesses and food organisations have partnered to test a novel artificial intelligence solution that might redistribute up to 1.5 million more meals. In the UK, 10 billion meals of food, or 4.6 million tonnes of edible food, are wasted annually. Sustainable Ventures have brought together Bristol Superlight, FareShare, FuturePlus, Google Cloud, Howard Tenens…