Entries to IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards close in just 3 days!

The IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards in association with IFST recognise innovation in the food and drink ingredients industry. Entries close on Friday 10th January 2025 at 5pm meaning you have just 3 days left to enter! It’s free and open to all manufacturers providing the perfect chance for your products to be celebrated! Entering will place your products […]

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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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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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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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