Food and beverage

After analysing data from thousands of flavours and components, GlobalData’s Ai Palette innovation and consumer insights platform identified six that would influence the development of new products in the alcoholic beverage sector in 2025. Leveraging the world’s largest consumer data lake, with a staggering 61 billion global data points collected in real-time from social media,…

Image (right: Fernando Alonso. Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Posted: 22 April 2025 Share this page Sticks’n’Sushi has announced that Fernando Alonso, a legendary figure in Formula 1 racing, has joined McWin Food Ecosystem Fund as a long-term investor. Fernando Alonso has been associated with McWin Capital Partners since it was founded in 2021…

AlgaeCore Technologies’ SimpliiGood, a 100% plant-based smoked salmon substitute made from nutrient-dense spirulina microalgae, is moving closer to commercial production. Backed by US$4m in new funding, fresh EU regulatory clearance, and with pilots underway in Europe and Israel, the company is now bringing one of the most sustainable proteins to the mainstream market — reimagined…

Escape to the Caribbean sunshine with BACARDÍ Passionfruit – a refreshing burst of tropical bliss in every sip, set to add vibrant flavour to summer gatherings. The balance of tart and sweet, is ready to mix into your favourite drink. Posted: 22 April 2025 Share this page Just in time for summer, Bacardi, is shaking…

Automac UK, the UK branch of the leading Italian packaging machinery manufacturer, Fabbri Group, have announced they will be exhibiting at IFFA, the world’s leading technology trade fair for meat and alternative proteins. Hosted in Frankfurt on 3rd to 8th May, the event covers the entire market for processing, packaging and selling of meat and…

Last week, Heineken celebrated a significant milestone with the installation of its 1,000th Heineken 0.0 tap in the United Kingdom, further normalising non-alcoholic beer and reshaping social drinking culture. With Heineken 0.0 on draught now taking its place alongside other beer taps and becoming increasingly available in bars and restaurants, Heineken sees the idea that…

Xact Prepack has announced a significant new collaboration with Frutmac to offer environmentally conscious packaging solutions to the UK market. The collaboration introduces a comprehensive range of high-quality cardboard packaging, including a range of Frutmac trays and punnets, designed to meet the diverse needs of the UK’s fresh produce and food sectors. This versatile packaging…

The UK’s highest rated recipe box, Mindful Chef, has announced a year-long partnership with Dr Megan Rossi, aka The Gut Health Doctor, world-renowned gut health scientist, registered dietitian and nutritionist, and co-founder of award-winning gut health food brand Bio&Me. Mindful Chef’s 2024 Healthy Eating Report highlighted that improving gut health is high on the agenda for…

Vegan Food Group, a leading European plant-based food producer, has announced a partnership with Eat Just, Inc., a US food technology company behind JUST Egg. Under this significant agreement, Vegan Food Group (VFG) has secured exclusive rights to manufacture and supply Eat Just’s proprietary mung bean plant-based egg across European markets, making it the sole…

Libyan United Beverage Bottling Company (LUBBC), a leading force in the Libyan beverage market, is expanding the strategic partnership with SIG. SIG will deliver four additional filling lines for aseptic carton packs to LUBBC, including a SIG Midi 12 Aseptic, two SIG XSlim 24 Aseptic (photo), and a SIG Mini 24 Aseptic. Posted: 16 April…