Seasoning and sauce brand secures £90,000 investment on Dragons’ Den
Birmingham-based entrepreneurs Brendon and Jaydon, the brothers behind the rapidly growing seasoning and sauce brand Lumberjaxe, have secured a £90,000 investment for 20% equity...
Free webinar explores high risk / low risk barrier management in...
On 5 March 2025, Teknomek will be hosting a FREE Expert Partner Webinar for customers and colleagues operating in the food production and processing...
Treatt’s European HQ set to save 97 tonnes of carbon a...
Treatt, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of natural extracts and ingredients for the beverage, flavour, and fragrance industries, has installed an on-site solar...
Nebraska ranchers push back against proposed lab-grown meat ban
A proposed ban on lab-grown meat in Nebraska is facing opposition from some of the state’s ranchers and farm organisations, despite strong support from...
How AI is reshaping food security in MENA
The MENA region faces persistent food security challenges due to arid conditions, high import reliance, and inefficient agricultural practices. Artificial intelligence is emerging as...
10 years of rewarding food industry excellence at Verner Wheelock
Food industry training expert Verner Wheelock has just announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards. The business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year,...
Turkey starts egg exports to U.S. amid supply shortages
Turkey has begun exporting eggs to the U.S. to address supply disruptions caused by the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. The shipments, coordinated by two...
Phthalates in plastic packaging face growing scrutiny
Rising concerns over the health risks of phthalates in plastic packaging are driving regulatory challenges and shifting consumer preferences. Environmental groups, including Earthjustice and...
New SHOTT Energy range launches
SHOTT has infused Yerba Maté with cold pressed fruit blends to create a new caffeine concentrates range – SHOTT ENERGY, a hassle-free way to...
Elogium develops probiotic to reduce campylobacter in poultry
Elogium, a biotechnology company, has developed EloSafe+, a probiotic feed additive designed to reduce Campylobacter colonization in poultry without antibiotics. Campylobacter is a major...
Nine UK agri-tech and food-tech projects secure funding for innovation
Nine agri-tech and food-tech projects in Mid and North Wales have secured a share of £400,000 from Innovate UK’s New Innovators in Agri-Tech and...
Ritter Sport UK achieves record growth through strategic innovation and investment
Ritter Sport UK has celebrated an unprecedented milestone in 2024, achieving its highest-ever value growth of approximately 50% year-on-year. This marks the UK affiliate’s...
Coca-Cola weighs shift to plastic as aluminium tariffs loom
Coca-Cola may increase its use of plastic bottles in the U.S. due to the potential impact of proposed aluminium tariffs, CEO James Quincey told...
Global crab market expands as demand and trade grow
The global crab market is projected to see steady growth, driven by increasing seafood consumption, expanding trade networks, and advancements in seafood processing. The...
Star Refrigeration launch low charge ammonia chiller Azanechiller 3.0
Star Refrigeration have launched the latest generation of their award-winning Azanechiller, as it continues to set the industry benchmark for efficiency, safety, durability, and...
USDA seeks bids for 21 million pounds of pollock in major...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking bids from seafood suppliers for over 21 million pounds of Alaska pollock, along with significant quantities...
UK sheep meat production to see small uptick in 2025 amid...
UK sheep meat production is expected to rise slightly in 2025, supported by a higher carryover of lambs from 2024, according to the Agriculture...
Valio acquires Raisio’s plant protein business
Valio has acquired Raisio’s plant protein business, the related fixed assets and the Härkis® and Beanit® fava bean brands for EUR 7 million.
The fixed...
Trade insights and global growth at the heart of IFE’s Exporters...
The seminar programme for the Exporters Hub at IFE, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, is now live, shining a light on some...
Nottinghamshire investors among those hit as Gunna Drinks Collapses
Soft drinks brand Gunna has gone into administration, putting nearly £4 million in crowdfunding investments at risk. The company, which marketed itself as a...