New study to enhance poultry handling standards
A £500,000 research initiative, supported by Defra, is set to improve poultry welfare by examining various catching and handling methods used in commercial farming...
Heat resistance and durability: are compostable cups as effective as traditional...
The global biodegradable cup market is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2031, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable packaging. While compostable cups...
Suntory unveils innovative robot that creates 3D designs in drinks
Suntory has introduced an advanced beverage technology at Expo 2025 in Osaka with the launch of "Lidris," a robot capable of creating floating 3D...
Pernod Ricard India to sell Imperial Blue
Pernod Ricard India is to sell its Imperial Blue business division to Tilaknagar Industries (TI), the alcoholic beverage company in India.
The strategic move comes...
Irish food company gobbles up meat snack producer
Kepak Group has acquired Meat Snacks Group Limited, trading as New World Foods Europe (NWFE), from Valeo Foods Group.
NWFE is a producer of high-protein...
Lincolnshire vegetable supplier brings solar refrigeration into its transport fleet
Staples Vegetables in Lincolnshire has become the first UK fresh produce supplier to operate battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration. The farm, which supplies brassicas,...
Paper straws: necessity or trend?
Paper straws are popular due to increasing environmental concerns associated with plastic straws. Plastic straws contribute significantly to pollution, with 8.3 billion plastic straws...
innocent Drinks reveals winners of £1m regenerative agriculture fund
innocent Drinks has revealed the grant recipients of its Farmer Innovation Fund for 2025. Nine winners have been selected to receive financial support for...
Miko launches new premium grade Matcha powder
Miko has launched a new premium grade Matcha powder, meeting demand for elevated flavour experiences and capitalising on the health and wellness trend whilst...
Vanguard Vertex acquires cup manufacturer
Vanguard Vertex has acquired TPCC Holdings Limited, which owns subsidiaries The Printed Cup Company and The Paper Cup Company.
Vanguard Vertex has acquired 100% of...