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All4Labels opens new Center of Excellence
The new global hub for innovation in Salerno, Italy, aims to be the place where different talents can develop and share ideas & projects for Industry 4.0, designing the labels and packaging of the future.
UK’s food & drink suppliers face key decisions to secure futures after Covid-19
The UK’s largest food and drink producers saw a dip in revenue growth but largely weathered the storm of Covid-19 in 2020, OC&C Strategy Consultants’ latest Food and Drink Top 150 shows.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners invests £11m in reducing emissions at GB sites
Change delivers a 1,500 tonne reduction in carbon emissions per year and represents a further step in CCEP’s ambition to reach net zero by 2040.
Maven leads £2.1 million investment in online food and drink marketplace FodaBox
Maven invests in FodaBox, a London based food and drinks logistical services provider, enabling it to expand its operations.
GNT returns to Fi Europe to showcase plant-based Exberry Coloring Foods
GNT is set to highlight how its Exberry range of Coloring Foods can be used to tap into today’s biggest trends when the company returns to Fi Europe at Messe Frankfurt.
SIG inaugurates first Technology Centre in MEA
SIG has inaugurated the first-of-its-kind innovation Technology Centre in the Middle East and Africa region, in collaboration with SPX Flow.
Atopia highlights the rise of glass half full ‘Gen Free’ moderation movement
The no/lo spirits brand has identified 10 million young people consciously moderating their alcohol consumption and shrugging off sober shaming from society.
National Craft Butchers reveals key findings from first British Butchers Survey
Results show that sustainability and provenance are growing concerns for consumers and for British Butchers alike.
Olam Food Ingredients launches new brand to underline its customer proposition
Olam Food Ingredients (ofi), a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredients and solutions, has just revealed its new brand. The identity taps into themes and colors which reflect ofi’s1 ability to drive innovation in all areas of its business to deliver more growth and impact for customers. Brought to life in ofi’s recent […]
£250,000 funding secured for Yorkshire-based food business
Reach Commercial Finance has secured a £250,000 funding deal for Prime Global Trade Ltd, which specialises in sourcing wild bird feed, nuts, avocados, exotic fruit and vegetables from around the world.
Planteneers introduces Plantbaser to revolutionise product development
Germany-headquartered Planteneers presents the Plantbaser, a digital configurator that greatly simplifies product development.
US & UAE to launch AIM for Climate initiative at COP26
The initiative seeks to unite participants to increase investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation.
Hortifrut strengthens European position with acquisition of leading berry company
Hortifrut will invest $280 million to purchase 100% of Atlantic Blue, one of the leaders in variety development, growing and marketing of berries in Europe and Northern Africa.
Eating with our eyes
The latest food trends from Waitrose are closely tied to how Britain has become a nation of homebodies, as we have fallen back in love with our homes and rediscovered the joy of dinner parties. According to the annual Waitrose Food & Drink Report, even though we are allowed to socialise once again, the country is embracing staying at home and entertaining.