Around two thirds of UK households (65%) now own an air fryer, with 86% using it at least once a week. Yet in the absence of dedicated cooking instructions, 35% of owners say they ‘mainly guess’ what to do. Chips remain the most popular product for air fryer cooking, but more than half of owners […]
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The UK food and beverage manufacturing and processing sector stands at a critical crossroads. Driven by uncertainty around energy costs, mounting customer expectations and increasingly complex supply chains, net zero is becoming a fundamental operational necessity. Following a second successful event last year, Sustainable Food Factory returns to Derby Arena on 16 June to provide […]
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The UK food and beverage manufacturing sector is currently navigating a complex landscape of uncertain input costs and a clear need for decarbonisation. Against this backdrop, achieving operational certainty is no longer just a goal – it is a business imperative. Addressing these challenges head-on, Food+Beverage Engineering 2026 will return to Derby Arena on 16 […]
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The food and beverage (F&B) industry has never been more competitive or more complex. Rising costs, shifting consumer demands, tighter regulations, and supply chain volatility are putting immense pressure on manufacturers to do more with less. If you’re still relying on disconnected systems, spreadsheets, or outdated software to run your operations, scaling your business will […]
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In today’s fast-paced packaging facilities, agility has become more than a nice-to-have — it is key to productivity. Using a plug-and-play approach, manufacturers can introduce modularity to their packaging automation and benefit from this flexibility. Here, Mark Richards, regional manager at automation control specialist Beckhoff UK, explores how modularity can help manufacturers streamline their packaging […]
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McCain Foods, the UK’s largest manufacturer of prepared potato products, has announced plans to launch a new Farm of the Future in North Yorkshire, home of McCain’s GB headquarters for over 50 years. In partnership with the University of Leeds, this is McCain’s third commercial-scale research and innovation site to trial regenerative agriculture practices, marking […]
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The record-breaking Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 united the UK’s packaging industry, spotlighting sustainable, breakthrough innovations, and the next generation of trailblazing talent. The 21st edition of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 has closed to overwhelming acclaim, attracting 8,021 unique visitors, an 8% increase on the previous year. The event continues to cement its position […]
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Cawston Press enters the flavoured sparkling water category with the launch of Cawston Press Sparkling Water, a new two-flavour range designed to bring real fruit juice and premium credentials to everyday hydration, made with just real pressed fruit juice and sparkling water. . Launching with Squeezed Lime and Pressed Watermelon, the range blends sparkling spring […]
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A new report released by BCC Research indicates that AI technology applied to areas such as contaminant detection, traceability and compliance is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30.9% by 2030i. Anticipated to be valued at USD$13.7 billion, this will revolutionise food safety and strengthen quality control reports Phil Brown, Sales Director at Fortress […]
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Packaging Innovations & Empack looks at how the budget of 2025 is being received across the print and packaging sector. The autumn budget of 2025 has landed, and the print and packaging sector is now assessing the implications of a fiscal statement that delivered both expected measures and a few unwelcome surprises. As Chancellor Rachel […]
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