Coca-Cola HBC adds extra fizz to its partnership with Wincanton

Coca-Cola HBC, the strategic bottling partner of the Coca-Cola company on the island of Ireland, has extended its long-term partnership with Wincanton, the leading supply chain partner to UK businesses.  The contract extension until the end of 2026 builds on the two brands’ strong partnership which began in 2016 and marks a decade of collaboration. […]

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Caterforce extends supplier network to add value for members

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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Real-time interface of a Supervised AI system inspecting and sorting potatoes by product feature, defects, and other visual aspects. (Photo courtesy KPM Analytics’ Smart Vision Works.) 

The Difference Between Supervised & Unsupervised AI for Food Inspection 

Question your suppliers carefully about the type of AI technologies they offer.  By Curtis Koelling, VP of Product Development for KPM Analytics’ Smart Vision Works AI Inspection Division  The excitement around AI-powered inspection is undeniable. However, it is essential for food processors to recognize that not all AI technologies are equal.   How Do AI Food […]

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Grow your exports with the Made in the UK, Sold to the World roadshow

FEA’s partners in government organising event to support businesses with export The Foodservice Equipment Association’s (FEA) strategic partners in the UK Government, the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) will be hosting the latest roadshow in its “Made in the UK, Sold to the World” series at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham, focussed on […]

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Yorkshire-Based IntelliAM Appoints New Chairman to Support Growth

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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Two thirds of consumers believe cans are the most circular  

More than 65% of consumers believe cans are the most circular beverage packaging format, according to new research commissioned by Can Makers UK, the trade body representing drinks can manufacturers. The study also revealed that 84% of UK consumers believe beverage cans are the easiest packaging format to recycle, while 78% confirmed they preferred cans […]

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FROZEN FOOD COMING IN FROM THE COLD, SAY EXPERTS

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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