Planet Farms and Swiss Life Asset Managers enter into an industrial joint venture with an initial capital endowment of up to €200m, to support the single biggest investment in vertical farming in the United Kingdom

Italy-based Planet Farms, a global leader in controlled environment agriculture technology, is to invest over £25m in a UK-based vertical farming facility with 20,000 sqm of growing area. The move follows this week’s announcement of a newly established joint venture between Planet Farms and Swiss Life Asset Managers, part of the Swiss Life Group – […]

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Fresh Direct Launches 25 New Products for Summer

Fresh Direct, the UK’s leading fresh produce supplier to the foodservice industry, has announced the introduction of 25 new products as part of its summer season launch. British produce spearheads the impressive list of new products, extending the range of premium tomatoes from Isle of Wight Tomatoes with the launch of Mixed Heritage Tomatoes, while […]

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Improving Dock-to-Despatch

In today’s challenging economic climate, where operational efficiency is critical to success in food wholesale and manufacturing, Southgate Global believes that empowering the human element is essential. That’s why Southgate Global, a leader in the supply of material handling equipment and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, has invested in enhancing its Mobile Power Workstation […]

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African Originals expands cider business to Uganda

African Originals, the award-winning Kenyan-based cider, spirits and soft drinks company is targeting affluent urban consumers in Uganda with the launch of its premium craft cider range. Partnering with Vicland Distributors Uganda, a leading distributor of international brands, the company will offer six of its craft ciders, such Pineapple & Mint and Passion & Lime, […]

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Food manufacturer reveals why taste-first sodium-reduction solutions are key to consumer acceptance

As health concerns about high sodium intake grow, consumers and public health organisations are pushing for reduced sodium in food products. Many governments have introduced sodium reduction targets for food manufacturers, aiming to lower the population’s average sodium consumption and reduce rates of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. These guidelines have encouraged manufacturers to gradually reformulate […]

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London Packaging Week unveils judging panel for 2025 Innovation Awards

The 2025 Innovation Awards judging panel brings together 18 top experts from leading global brands, sustainability organisations, and packaging innovators to assess and celebrate the most groundbreaking solutions. London Packaging Week has unveiled its 18-member judging panel for the 2025 Innovation Awards, featuring senior figures from global brands, industry bodies, and sustainability pioneers. With expertise spanning […]

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The hidden revolution: How AI and collaboration are transforming packaging and supply chains

Tey Bannerman, who leads McKinsey’s AI-driven customer experience and hyper-personalisation work, explores how AI is quietly transforming packaging, supply chains, and innovation. The vast, interwoven ecosystem of packaging and innovation is something most people never pause to consider. Yet, within its layers—each fold, lies a world of hidden ingenuity. It is a silent force shaping […]

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New course created by GWCT to empower farmers and land managers seeking to improve biodiversity

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has created a new free online resource for pioneering advisors, farmers and land managers seeking to improve biodiversity and sustainability at a landscape scale. The Landscape Leaders: Farmer Cluster Training Programme has been created using insights, material and feedback from farmer clusters in both the UK and 10 […]

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Striking the food safety standardisation balance

Although variety they say is the spice of life, in food safety environments, standards, by definition, usually benefit from the installation of standardised equipment. Commercial Manager Jodie Curry at Fortress Technology Europe explores how this alignment of processes and technology tools can contribute to a safer global food supply chain. Food is a multinational business […]

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