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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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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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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Food safety from farm to fork: how automation benefits grocery retailers, consumers and the planet

In today’s complex supply chains, keeping track of food is vital in order to safeguard public health and maintain consumer confidence. Food traceability plays a crucial role in enhancing food safety by maintaining detailed records of raw materials, suppliers and final product deliveries. Automation significantly supports this process by reducing errors, ensuring optimal storage conditions […]

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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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Argyll chocolate firm expands to meet growing demand

An Argyll based chocolate manufacturer is investing in new equipment to quadruple its capacity, increase turnover and create employment. Campbeltown based Fetcha Chocolates Limited has secured a £6,311 contribution from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) towards the total project costs of £9,016. It includes installation of new chocolate manufacturing equipment, including a state-of-the-art tempering and […]

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