
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)…

Flow control specialist Bürkert has released a new pinch valve for use in single-use biopharma applications. The new Type 2707 Pinch Valve ensures process safety and reliability with a stainless steel locking and pinch mechanism that optimises flow while protecting the tube insertion. The versatile valve, available in modulating control and on/off versions, is compatible…

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…

According to recent study by top digital agency Greenpark, one-third of consumers have made a direct food purchase via social media; among millennials, this percentage doubles to 67%. Given that the typical individual cooks five days a week, the poll shows that brands need to know where and how frequently consumers interact with online recipes…

With the exciting launch of Relentless Guava, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is adding even more flavour to the energy drink category and capitalising on the high demand for drinks with a guava flavour, particularly among Gen Z in the UK. The energy drinks category is worth more than £2.1bn[2] in retail, and demand for flavoured energy continues – delivering…

Four Anjels has received significant investment from Olidor Group to support the company’s continued expansion. The award-winning producer of handmade bakery products based in Cheltenham is delighted was established in 2010. It manufactures handmade bakery products made with store cupboard ingredients. The company hand crafts a range of bespoke cakes, traybakes and biscuits for food…

DTM Print, an international OEM and solution provider for specialty printing systems, will be joining US manufacturer Primera Technology at IBA (hall 9, stand D17). IBA is the most important industry meeting for bakery, confectionery and snack companies, taking place from 18 to 22 May 2025 in Düsseldorf. At this event, Primera and DTM Print…