Leading foodservice buying group Caterforce has announced the successful expansion of its supplier network in the first quarter of 2025, with the introduction of 18 new suppliers to its foodservice wholesale membership. This strategic move gives the new suppliers access to an extensive market of over 46,000 independent foodservice customers, significantly boosting their visibility and […]
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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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Yorkshire-based AI company, IntelliAM, has appointed Dr Keith Harris as its Non-Executive Director and Chairman-Elect, as the firm continues to scale its AI-powered solutions across global industrial sectors. The appointment marks a key milestone in the company’s growth strategy and comes at a time of increasing momentum. Dr Harris will formally take on the role […]
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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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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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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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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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Located on the Florida Polytechnic University campus, the IFF site is powered by advanced technology, expert knowledge and a holistic citrus ecosystem in the heart of Florida’s citrus belt. IFF (NYSE: IFF) today announced the opening of the Citrus Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida, in partnership with Florida Polytechnic University. This 30,000 square foot facility encompasses […]
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James Cropper, a global market leader in Paper & Packaging and Advanced Materials, has partnered with artist Nathan Ward to craft a stunning fusion of art and material innovation titled Message in a Wrap. The groundbreaking project resulted in the creation of a stunning 3D diorama made entirely with Moulded Fibre and paper. The collaboration was inspired […]
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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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