Food and beverage

Left to right: plant-based Carpaccio, and steak 2.0 marbling. Image: Planteneers/Handtmann Posted: 12 February 2025 Share this page Brands may now offer plant-based steaks or fillet strips with fine marbling and real fibrous structure thanks to a partnership between Planteneers and Handtmann, a manufacturer of filling and portioning systems. In order to make the best…

VR grocery store. Photo: Nofima Posted: 12 February 2025 Share this page Researchers at the Norwegian food research centre Nofima have found that when young individuals are shopping for fish in a virtual reality grocery store, they paid more attention to the nation of origin than sustainability labels. In the VR store, participants could choose…

Aqua Libra is launching a new Watermelon & Strawberry flavour in its infused sparkling water range. This new addition will join the existing line-up of flavours: Raspberry & Blackcurrant, Blood Orange & Mango, and Cucumber, Mint & Lime. The packaged water category is worth £2.5 billion, and the infused water category is growing +32% year…

Westfalia Fruit introduces sustainable dye extraction from avocado byproducts. Posted: 11 February 2025 Related core topics: Processing Related topics: avocado, dye extraction, extracts, perseorangin, pigments, seeds, skins, stones, valorisation Related organisations: Efficiency Technologies, Westfalia Fruit Related people: Andrew Mitchell Related regions: europe, UK Share this page Westfalia Fruit is now using avocado skins and seeds…

Ulma Packaging, a global leader in packaging technology, has taken a significant strategic step by acquiring 40% of the Italian company Rama S.r.l., renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing automatic machinery and end-of-line systems for secondary and tertiary packaging. This collaboration, which strengthens more than 15 years of successful joint efforts between the…

The makers of Frylight, Saputo Dairy UK, have launched a new Air Fryer Pure Oil Spray designed to enhance the air fryer experience. Launched in Asda stores nationwide in January, the product is the first pure oil spray from the makers of Frylight and blends avocado and rapeseed oils for high temperature cooking while delivering…

According to a recent study from Aarhus University, Danes are open to substituting so-called hybrid products – a blend of plants and meat –for beef. According to the report, nearly 50% of Danish consumers have used the items and have had pleasant experiences. Danes generally have a desire to change their dietary habits, but few…

Döhler has introduced its latest portfolio to convey the spirit of the refined shade of brown, inspired by Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025, Mocha Mousse. A Journey of Comfort and Indulgence is a mix of natural colours and flavours to create products that deliver the Mocha Mousse concept through taste, textures and healthier options…

WEG plans to return at CFIA Rennes 2025 to showcase its most recent advancements in digital solutions, motors, and drives. Taking place from March 18 to 20, 2025 at Rennes Parc Expo, this premier exhibition for the food processing industry is renowned for showcasing the latest advancements in industrial equipment. The team will showcase the…

Arla Foods Ingredients plants in Europe are on target to run on electricity from 100% renewable sources. The food ingredients company has taken another major step on its CO2 reduction journey with the installation of an electric boiler at its largest production site. The new e-boiler is the company’s largest and the first at the…