A Quiet Evolution is Underway: but more seismic shifts and long-term commitment is needed to Transform the Food System with Technology The food industry is at a pivotal moment, facing unprecedented challenges due to surging labour costs and a growing population. James Walton, Chief Economist at IGD, emphasises the urgent need for businesses to ramp […]
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Frozen food is riding high on a wave of innovation and consumer demand, according to a panel of food and drink experts. They say the category – which grew by nearly 12% in 2023/24, generating more than £8 billion in grocery sales – is no longer just for the budget-conscious but attracts shoppers looking for quality products […]
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Tracklements has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for excellence in International Trade 2025. One of only 197 organisations nationally recognised this year, Tracklements began its export journey over 25 years ago and has since established a presence in over 20 international markets including Australia, Canada, UAE and across Europe. The company’s […]
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Peter’s Food Services may have a long and traditional history in the South Wales food industry, but it is also one of the most forward-thinking and dynamic businesses in the region, especially in its approach to waste management. Long before the Welsh Government’s Workplace Recycling legislation came into force in April 2024, Peter’s, which is […]
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Reaseheath College is giving students a head start in two of the UK’s most important sectors – horticulture and food science – with the launch of a groundbreaking T Level Incentive Scheme. Starting in September 2025, students enrolling at the Nantwich-based college on these high-priority T Levels will receive a performance-based bursary of up to […]
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Auction ends on: Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 2pm (UK Time) and Thursday 15th May 2025 at 2pm and 3pm (UK Time) Auction description: Cottrill & Co have an exciting upcoming auction sale of the contents of a 12,500 square meter facility, capable of an annual production capacity of 9,000 tonnes, produced by some production lines, others […]
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Acclaimed broadcaster Edith Bowman has been announced as the host of the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2025, as tickets for the highly anticipated annual celebration go on sale today, Monday, 28th April. The celebration of Scotland’s very best food and drink producers will take place on Thursday, 4th September. The prestigious Awards will […]
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By Carmen Nicolás, Components Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers In theory, modern heat exchangers can be made from a wide range of materials, including copper, copper/nickel, aluminium, carbon steel and stainless steel. In this article we consider why this is the case, and in particular the major benefits of thin-wall corrugated tube heat exchangers made […]
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Accumulators and batteries containing lithium require highly sensitive handling in strict accordance with legislation. For logistical processes surrounding production, storage, transport and disposal of dangerous goods, the plastics pioneer Craemer provides safe pallet boxes made of polyethylene (PE). Ideally suited for such logistics processes: The certified and UN-approved boxes for dangerous goods (4H2, 11H2, 50H), […]
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La Vie’s PETA-approved campaign starring rescue pig Léon — and Beyond Meat’s campaign starring Barbara the cow — sparks cross-brand collaboration and redefines how plant-based brands show up together. Alongside a broader collaboration recently announced with Beyond Meat®, French plant-based food brand La Vie™ is once again making waves — not just with its latest […]
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