Food and beverage

Food and drink producers have been forced to reduce or eliminate long-term growth investments as a result of growing economic pressures and a slew of new laws and regulations, according to recent data from the Food and Drink Federation. The Food and Drink Federation’s latest State of Industry report reveals that confidence amongst food and…

SGS is introducing a brand-new service to assist producers and suppliers of food contact materials who are looking to obtain regulatory approval for the US and Canadian markets. Food contact substances are subject to stringent safety standards and need to undergo a rigorous authorisation process in many markets before being allowed to be used in…

Pace Steel Belt Systems is expanding into the procurement, supply, and management of wire mesh continuous oven bands for the bakery sector. This development comes in response to increasing customer demand for a comprehensive, single-source solution for all continuous oven band requirements, the provider of high-quality steel and perforated steel bake oven bands, said. With…

Alfaplasa has launched Alfablue, a packaging film that helps UK manufacturers and printers reduce environmental impact and Plastic Packaging Tax. According to the UK-based manufacturer and printer of flexible packaging, the film is developed in direct response to market demand for trusted solutions. Alfablue leads a wave of change in sustainable packaging. The Alfablue range…

New data suggests that food and drink manufacturers have been compelled to scale back or cancel investments in long-term growth, as they struggle with mounting economic pressures and a raft of new taxes and regulations. The Food and Drink Federation’s latest State of Industry report reveals that confidence amongst food and drink businesses remains persistently…

Zensera, a patent-pending extract of lemon balm that promotes composure and cognitive function under stress, has been introduced by Givaudan. In nutraceutical applications, Zensera offers a same-day health benefit at a modest dosage of 300 mg. This clean-label component is also appropriate for some beverages because of its solubility, light flavour, and colour. “Givaudan is…

May 25 sees artisanal chocolate producer Gnaw launch its 4-strong Impulse bar offer (35g) consisting of four involving milk chocolate flavours wrapped in vibrant fully recyclable wrappers. Popcorn & Peanut, Honeycomb & Caramel, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Seville Orange The arrival of a striking impulse offer has been central to Gnaw’s longer-term growth plans taking…

By creating one of the lightest PET bottles for still beverages, KHS is claiming to set a new standard in bottle making. A container that utilises only 5.89 grammes of material to carry 591 millimetres of product has been created under the working title of Factor 101 in close collaboration with Husky Technologies, the Canadian…

Lantmännen Biorefineries is investing in Sproud, a company dealing in plant-based dairy products based on pea protein. With this investment, Lantmännen Biorefineries becomes a minority stakeholder with a share of approximately 10 per cent. Lantmännen has made a calculated investment in Sproud to take advantage of the rising demand for plant-based milk substitutes. With a…

Spain’s European chorizo sales have reached a record high as the UK market’s demand for premium cured meats continues to rise. According to the Spanish Chorizo Consortium, cured sausage imports into the UK from Spain reached an all-time high value of €104 million in 2024, up 2.4 per cent on the previous year. Of this,…