3D printing

Planteneers creates new product concepts for Handtmann’s systems

Plant-based steak 2.0 range extension.

Cupcake manufacturer receives backing from Made Smarter initiative in technology adoption

Made Smarter has now backed North West companies to invest £25m in new technologies.

Tech-inspired, conscious consumer and holistic health are the top trends to influence UK shoppers

Latest findings forecast changes in UK shoppers’ habits and preferences that have implications for food producers.

Made Smarter and tech institutes form alliance to demystify digital adoption

New white paper aims to inspire and inform SME manufacturers in food and drink sector about technology adoption

Tetra Pak commits significant investment to advance recycling initiatives across the EU

Annual polyAl recycling capacity to increase by over 40,000 tonnes, supporting the green transition of food packaging.

Drinks, Packaging

Planteneers and Handtmann combine capabilities to introduce steak 2.0

Manufacturers of plant-based meat alternatives can now produce marbled pieces with a fine fibrous structure.

Made Smarter urges manufacturers to harness funded support for digital transformation

Adoption programme backs 300th business to digitalise on fifth anniversary.

Cargill and Big Idea Ventures back Cocuus’ vision of plant-based 3D print production

Combining research and innovation capabilities can unlock alternative protein solutions.

Givaudan and Berkeley research explores future technologies for alternative proteins

White paper offers insights on latest innovations and opportunities for development.

Waddington Europe helps customer pivot supply chain to produce NHS PPE

Warrington Europe and 3D printing specialist Ricoh 3D are now fulfilling mass production of 40,000 face shields per week.

Events

Mon

31

Mar

CanTech The Grand Tour

CanTech The Grand Tour is the conference and tabletop exhibition for metal packaging manufacturers from across the globe.

Mon

7

Apr

Foodex Manufacturing Solutions 2025

Foodex Manufacturing Solutions is a trade event in the UK that serves the food and drink processing, packaging, and logistics industries. It showcases trends such as improving traceability, productivity, and new ingredients.

Fri

2

May

Women in Tea & Coffee

Inaugural event offering women a chance to learn more about opportunities in both the coffee and tea industries from women in key positions with major coffee and tea brands.

Sat

3

May

IFFA 2025

IFFA –the world’s leading trade fair covering the entire market for processing, packaging and selling of meat and alternative proteins.

Tue

6

May

MacFrut 2025

Macfrut is a leading trade fair for professionals operating in the national and international fruit and vegetables sector covering nine sectors including production & trade, machinery & plants, and packaging.

Sun

18

May

iba 2025

iba is the most important industry meeting place for bakery, confectionery as well as snack companies and will take place from 18 to 22 May 2025 at the exhibition grounds in Düsseldorf.

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