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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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McGuigan Wines to Launch 300g Lightweight Bottle, Leading Sustainability Changes in the UK Wine Industry  

McGuigan Wines, part of Australian Vintage and one of Australia’s most awarded wine brands, has announced a major sustainability milestone by transitioning key ranges in its portfolio to a new, super lightweight 300g glass bottle. This move represents a significant step forward in the brand’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact, with plans to implement […]

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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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