INTERNORGA 2025 announces first speakers for the 43rd International Foodservice Forum 

The International Foodservice Forum, Europe’s leading conference for foodservice professionals, returns on March 13, 2025, at the Congress Center Hamburg (CCH). As part of INTERNORGA, Europe’s premier trade show for foodservice and hospitality, the forum will bring together almost 2.000 global industry leaders to explore the latest trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of […]

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Outlook for Food and Beverage M&A in 2025

Looking ahead to 2025 with Houlihan Lokey FOOD Attributed to James Scallan, a Managing Director at Houlihan lokey “What lies ahead for M&A in the food market in 2025? Suppose inflation remains cool and interest rates stabilise. In that case, we can expect to see a continued resurgence in dealmaking, particularly from private equity, which […]

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CTZN Wine: A New Collection of AI-Generated Wines

CTZN launches AI-driven wine range to boost consumer confidence and knowledge Australian Vintage has launched its latest wine collection: CTZN, a revolutionary new range of AI-generated wines, combining expertly crafted blends with cutting-edge technology to empower wine lovers with confidence. At the heart of CTZN is SOM, an AI-powered virtual sommelier accessible via a QR […]

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Argyll chocolate firm expands to meet growing demand

An Argyll based chocolate manufacturer is investing in new equipment to quadruple its capacity, increase turnover and create employment. Campbeltown based Fetcha Chocolates Limited has secured a £6,311 contribution from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) towards the total project costs of £9,016. It includes installation of new chocolate manufacturing equipment, including a state-of-the-art tempering and […]

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Greenvolt Group Inks the First Contract with Flora Food Group to Install Almost 5,000 Solar Panels in Portugal and Germany

Greenvolt Group has signed the first contract with Flora Food Group, a global leader in branded food, for the development of two decentralized energy generation projects. Through its specialized distributed generation company, Greenvolt Next, the Group will be responsible for installing almost 5,000 photovoltaic solar panels at Flora Food Group facilities in Portugal and Germany […]

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Promoting sustainability in the food and drink sector

Commentator(s): Aled Patchett, Managing Director, Head of Consumer and Retail for Lloyds Banking Group What is your vision for the role financial institutions can play in promoting sustainability within UK agriculture, particularly for the food and drink manufacturing sector?  Lloyds Banking Group is the leading financier of agriculture, representing almost a third of all lending […]

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Padstow Distilling Introduces Refillable Options to Encourage Recycling and Reduce Impact

Padstow Distilling, the award-winning Cornish distillery that took home three awards at this year’s International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), is introducing refillable options using an innovative pouch as part of a gradual commitment to a programme of ‘reduce and reuse’. As well as a step forward in terms of waste reduction, this initiative offers […]

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CELSIUS® to Energise Fight Night as the Official Energy Drink Sponsor of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

CELSIUS®, the premium, lifestyle energy drink brand formulated for individuals who value the LIVE FIT™ lifestyle, has announced its official sponsorship of the much-anticipated heavyweight fight between CELSIUS® Brand Partner Jake Paul and boxing legend Mike Tyson, live exclusively on Netflix on November 15th at 8pm (ET)/1am (GMT). This high-energy collaboration amplifies CELSIUS’ mission to energise fans […]

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