Food and beverage

UNESDA has announced the launch of a tailored life cycle assessment (LCA) online tool to help its members assess the environmental footprint of their products. The LCA tool, built in collaboration with technology services company Pilario, enables soft drinks companies to measure, compare and improve the environmental performance of their products, taking into account the…

Comptoir Bakery – the London-based artisan destination bakery – has launched workshops for all levels of experience, where would-be bakers can learn to create and taste traditional patisserie from a renowned French master pastry chef in a fun and inviting environment. At the immersive workshops, bakers will benefit from the knowledge and experience of charismatic…

Companies must immediately increase their investments in AI and robots to guarantee a robust and prosperous food system, while addressing a burgeoning population and rising labour expenses. According to James Walton, chief economist at IGD, an expanding population, tariffs, climate change, and rising labour costs are all severely straining the resilience of the food system.…

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has announced an exclusive in-person One-Day Seminar at its Global Centre of Excellence in Royston, Hertfordshire on Wednesday 11th June, 2025 to celebrate World Food Safety Day, an initiative from the World Health Organisation. This exceptional one-of-a-kind opportunity will examine the themes around how to Unlock the Future of Food Safety, in…

According to the most recent investment statistics, privately held European businesses engaged in fermentation, cultured meat, and plant-based food development raised around $509 million (€470 million) in 2024, a 23% increase from the year before. In addition to this investment, alternative protein companies brought in $68 million (€63 million) through grants from organisations such as…

Leading premium Indian brand, Geeta’s Foods, is launching a range of three new cooking sauces in Waitrose on Monday 5th May for everyday foodies to experience a new way of enjoying Indian flavours in quick and easy everyday eating occasions. The transformational SKUs being launch include Coconut Curry Leaf (Mild), Spinach, Coriander & Mint (Medium)…

Ravenwood has created cutting-edge seal detecting software for its VXR vision pack inspection system. In addition to providing 100% accuracy, this state-of-the-art technology shields brand owners from monetary losses, product recalls, and heavy fines. The new detection software is available to existing VXR customers and can also be ordered as an optional feature on new…

Nutriswiss has future-proofed its sensory evaluation capabilities with its new, state-of-the-art sensory laboratory by guaranteeing adherence to the highest quality standards. Following successful certification in accordance with the current FSSC 22000 standard for food safety management systems in the food and feed industry and receipt of all the necessary permits from the municipality of Lyss,…

A strategic relationship has begun between König, a global manufacturer of baking machines, and Abendschön, a well-known manufacturer of bakery automation. The partnership’s goal is to work together to create cutting-edge automation solutions for commercial and industrial bakeries, raising the bar for productivity, adaptability, and product quality. Under the title, “Next-level Automation – an Abendschön…