chilled food

The Compleat Food Group’s first chief product officer to accelerate growth

Investment continues its journey to become the UK’s no.1 chilled prepared company.

The Compleat Food Group’s first ESG Report highlights commitment to sustainable food production

Achievements are part of the company’s plans to achieve ambitious ESG goals.

Cost comparison

Starfrost introduces cost comparison service to transition from expensive cryogenic freezing

Food manufacturers can make informed decisions about freezing methods.

Equipment, Processing

UK food & beverage M&A activity rises but absence of mid to high deals

Deal value increases by 49.1% to £400m.

Colpac’s new website to simplify packaging selection

Packaging selector helps customers filter entire stock range.

Young’s Seafood launches first hot smoked sea bass product to UK market

Young’s Seafood has introduced its new ‘Hot Smoked Sea Bass’ into Waitrose stores under the Hooked brand, the first hot smoked product of its kind in the UK retail market.

Softbox creates 100% recyclable insulated shipper for Gousto food deliveries

The recently piloted insulated shipper, using Softbox’s Thermaflute insulating technology, is launched as the first insulator of its kind in the UK recipe kit industry.

Packaging, Sustainability

Events

Wed

29

Jan

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

Sun

2

Feb

ProSweets Cologne with ISM

With an even stronger segmentation of the themes and hall structure in 2025, ProSweets, together with ISM offers Lab5 by ISM which is focusing on new products, trend snacks, start-ups, scale-ups and small handicraft businesses.

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

An opportunity to meet and engage with the global cocoa and chocolate industry, create new business connections and strengthen existing ones.

Wed

5

Feb

Fruit Logistica 2025

The international fresh produce trade fair where key players descend on Berlin.

Tue

11

Feb

Biofach 2025

The trade fair will launch its 36th round with an improved hall concept, and incorporate highlight topics into its supporting programme for the out-of-home catering or retail segments.

Mon

17

Feb

Gulfood, Dubai

The one place where the world gathers annually to witness an unparalleled F&B showcase, with products meticulously handpicked from every corner of the globe.

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