UK
Millions of UK parents facing food insecurity this winter
Increases in fuel and food prices mean people will have to choose between eating and heating in the coming months, reports the Food Foundation.
Gist tackles driver shortage with in-house HGV training & testing centre
Aspiring HGV drivers in the UK can now jump the queue for training and sitting their Class C+E driving test by applying directly to Gist, which has launched its own fully accredited HGV training & testing centre.
The Food Incubator launches to assist on path to food production success
The Food Incubator is a new business designed to help food producer companies and start-ups navigate their way to market, by identifying appropriate and assured processes to evidence proven safety and shelf life.
New street food brand brings the carnival to consumers
New brand Carnival Kitchen, is bringing a street food inspired range to UK consumers this autumn, with a selection of flatbreads, pies and bites.
Scientists help put fizz back into the soft drink sector facing CO2 shortage
Yorkshire-based business CO2 Sustain is coming to the aid of soft drinks brands and manufacturers caught short by supply chain issues leading to a CO2 shortage.
Roundup: Processing
Here is your roundup for the latest processing news.
Fuel mania
The blame game is back as this week the UK is in a frenzy about its current fuel shortages, but pointing fingers could only exacerbate the problem.
Reflex reveals fully recyclable cardboard exhibition stand at lunch!
Reflex Labels has been showcasing its sustainable product range at lunch! food to go show at ExCeL London this week, from a fully recyclable cardboard exhibition stand.
Celeros Flow Technology introduces Airpel Self-Cleaning Filters
The Airpel Series of self-cleaning filter (SCF) is designed to reduce downtime, increase productivity and contain/reclaim unwanted debris to comply with company and environmental legislation.
Nestlé’s new partnership with Scottish recycler tackles flexible packaging
Nestlé UK and Ireland has partnered with new recycling firm, Yes Recycling, to turn flexible plastics, typically used in food packaging, into building materials.
Siemens targets F&B industry digitalisation with revamped Solution Partner Programme
The module with top system integrators focuses on updated global best practices in sync with the productivity and decarbonisation agenda.
Roundup: Packaging
Here is your roundup for the latest packaging news.
Homemade Pizza Club utilises spelt grains for health & sustainability
The Yorkshire-based pizza firm’s Salubre pizza base is made from the usually discarded by-product of beer brewing.
Sales of oat milk overtake almond in the UK
Oat milk has quickly become the plant-based milk of choice, according to the latest research from Mintel, as sales of the trendy, non-dairy substitute almost doubled between 2019-20.