New event to showcase Scottish Food & Drink to major UK buyers

Showcasing Scotland UK, a new event delivered by Scotland Food & Drink on behalf of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership, will bring together 80 Scottish producers for a series of intense speed-dating style sales meetings with 80 influential UK buyers from retail, wholesale, foodservice, and hospitality. The event will take place on Wednesday 14 […]

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FiberWise™ to unveil groundbreaking sustainable packaging solutions for fresh meat at Packaging Innovations & Empack

FiberWise™, a division of Hartmann, is set to make a significant impact at this year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack show in Birmingham on 12 & 13 February 2025. With a commitment to sustainable packaging, FiberWise™ is showcasing its revolutionary fibre-based tray solutions designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable alternatives in the fresh meat […]

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Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 show preview

Forget the fireworks and Jools Holland’s Hootenanny – the packaging industry’s new year doesn’t truly begin until Packaging Innovations & Empack opens its doors. And, with the packaging industry set to go through one of the most consequential years in its history in 2025, it can’t come a moment too soon. With seismic new regulations […]

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Scotmas Secures £2.2 million Investment led by Maven to Drive Innovation in Water Disinfection Technology

Scottish Borders-based, Scotmas, an industry leader in environmentally friendly water disinfection solutions, has secured £2.2 million in equity funding to support its international expansion plans. Scotmas, a second-generation family-owned water treatment and disinfection firm based in Kelso in the Scottish Borders, employs 50 staff and specialises in the application of Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) technology. This […]

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Entries to IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards close in just 3 days!

The IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards in association with IFST recognise innovation in the food and drink ingredients industry. Entries close on Friday 10th January 2025 at 5pm meaning you have just 3 days left to enter! It’s free and open to all manufacturers providing the perfect chance for your products to be celebrated! Entering will place your products […]

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Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025: Registration opens for the UK’s biggest celebration of industry innovation

Visitor registration has opened for Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025, an event which brings together professionals from across the food, drink, and hospitality sectors. Taking place on 17–19 March 2025 at Excel London, Food, Drink & Hospitality Week offers an unparalleled opportunity to network, discover innovation, and gain invaluable industry insights. IFE  With over […]

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Interview with Pam Thornton, Founder of WOW Cacao and Cacao Trader 

Pam Thornton is a seasoned cocoa and coffee trader with extensive experience across the global cacao supply chain. In 2024, she launched Wow Cacao, a sustainable cacao water drink that upcycles cacao pulp into a refreshing beverage. With a background managing export operations across multiple regions and a decade at the Armajaro CC+ Commodity Fund, […]

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Thermistors Vs PRT Detectors

Thermistors and PRT detectors  are both types of temperature sensors commonly used in various applications, but they have different characteristics and are suited to different purposes. Here are some benefits of each: Benefits of Thermistors: High Sensitivity: Thermistors are highly sensitive to temperature changes, making them suitable for applications requiring precise temperature measurement. Wide Operating […]

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Biggest drinks trends for 2025

Jo Taylorson, head of marketing and product management at Kingsland Drinks, shares insights on the key areas to watch out for in 2025, looking at incoming drinks trends in wine, spirits, RTDs, no and low alcohol, packaging and sustainability. 2025 will do doubt be the year the drinks industry truly feels the repercussions of the […]

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The packaging industry’s New Year’s wishes for 2025

With the New Year’s fireworks still ringing in our ears, the packaging industry is already back at work. We spoke to some of the industry’s leading figures to find out what they wished for from 2025 – and what they’re going to do to make it a reality. It’s set to be a pivotal year […]

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