Business news
British berry exports reach £22.1 million in 2018
New figures show total UK soft fruit exports rose to a record-breaking £22.1 million last year, up from £13 million in 2017.
FoodBytes! returns to London
FoodBytes! by Rabobank – a global pitch competition and networking platform for food startups is returning to London 6-7 November 2019.
Givaudan and Bühler partner on start-up accelerator
Givaudan and Bühler have announced a development partnership to accelerate market access for food start-ups in Switzerland.
Nestlé creates new chocolate using just the cocoa fruit
Nestlé has revealed it has created a chocolate made entirely from the cocoa fruit, using the beans and pulp as the only ingredients.
Tetra Pak launches its paper straws in Europe
Customers have begun field testing Tetra Pak’s new paper straws for beverage products in Europe.
FSA appoints new chief executive
The Food Standards Agency has appointed Emily Miles as its new chief executive.
Entrepreneur launches mobile order & pay solution
A tech entrepreneur has launched an innovative mobile order & pay start-up and in less than 2 years secured close to £9 million investment.
Warburtons confirms factory closure
Bakery company Warburtons has confirmed plans to close its bakery in Newcastle, potentially leading to the loss of 100 jobs.
Report details top food and drink brands
Brand Finance has published its latest report on the world’s most valuable food and soft drink brands.
Cargill diversifies its starches and sweeteners portfolio
Cargill is transforming its production site in Krefeld, Germany, from a corn to a wheat processing plant, representing an investment of US$ 200 million.
Vegan cheese sales to soar
Leading vegan cheese companies are focusing on introducing cost-effective vegan cheese variants to appeal to a wider, cost-sensitive demographic.
PPMA Group Industry Awards 2019: Call for Entries
There are 12 Awards categories in total, ranging from most innovative technologies in processing, packaging, robotics, vision systems and ancillary equipment, to achievements in sales, export and the environment.
DSM and Avril collaborate to bring plant-based protein to food industry
DSM and Avril will produce a protein based on non-genetically modified canola.
Scentium Flavours revamp increases production by 40%
Scentium Flavours, the flavour division of the Iberchem Group, has fully revamped the production plant at its head office in Spain.