Food and beverage

Atlas Copco’s latest expansion of its rotary drum dryer range introduces new options for food manufacturers who need reliable, energy-efficient air treatment solutions that meet ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2 air quality standards. The MDG, iMDG, and XDG series of dryers guarantee -40°C pressure dew points with minimal energy input, ensuring compliance without the high operational…

According to MM Packaging Deeside, the fruit and vegetable industry’s shift away from plastic is increasing demand for packaging options made of fibre. Unrealised potential for cartonboard formats including punnets, baskets, and trays has been made possible by changes in legislation and taxes. A shift in thinking from food producers and supermarkets stems from UK…

Avantium is in a partnership with the Bottle Collective, aimed at showcasing fibre bottles made from dry molded fiber (DMF) technology. Avantium’s novel, plant-based polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate) will be integrated into the dry molded fiber bottle process, enhancing the barrier performance and sustainability of the bottles. The Bottle Collective was launched in 2023 by…

In a world-first, category-wide campaign, over 40 of the top meatless brands and organisations in the UK have teamed up to reach the half (51%) of UK adults who plan to change their diets and consume either more plant-based foods (38%) or less meat and dairy (33%). This research was conducted using a nationally representative…

The UK food processing industry may be poised for a boost following the announcement of a new trade deal between the UK and the EU, aimed at easing some of the frictions that have disrupted cross-border food movements since Brexit. Unveiled on 19 May, the deal includes a new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, which…

From left to right: Jose Alcover, managing director IMCD Iberia & Maghreb, Gemma Fernández, finance director TECOM, Fenna van Zanten, director M&A and member of IMCD Group’s executive committee, Dolors Galofré, co-founder TECOM, Sixto Yáñez, commercial director and co-founder TECOM, Alberto Lastra, finance director IMCD Spain (Photo: IMCD). Posted: 19 May 2025 Share this page…

The Cibus Tec Forum 2025 and OnFoods, the biggest food research ecosystem in Italy, will work together to transform the food system by combining scientific knowledge, practical projects, and technology transfer opportunities. The OnFoods Foundation announced a strategic partnership with Cibus Tec Forum 2025, the triennial event organised by Koeln Parma Exhibitions (KPE) – a…

Tetra Pak has been named the inaugural Servitization Innovation Leader of the Year by the Advanced Services Group (ASG), the world’s leading authority on servitization based at Aston Business School, United Kingdom. Tetra Pak said such recognition highlights its role in applying advanced, outcome-based service models to the food and beverage sector. Such models provide…

London Essence, is expanding its range with the introduction of its Crafted Lemonade SKU into retail alongside a new multipack format for its range of Crafted Sodas. Appealing to more consumption occasions, London Essence’s Crafted Lemonade will be available to purchase as a 150ml six can multipack for elevated mixing, and its popular Pink Grapefruit,…

The University of Bologna and the IMA Group are working together on a joint laboratory, the “Digital and Mechatronic Research & Innovation for Automated Machinery and Systems” formally opens, providing university students with a wealth of educational opportunities. DIGIMECH (Digital and Mechatronic Research & Innovation for Automated Machinery and System) will serve as a meeting…