Connect with the food & drink community at IFE Manufacturing

IFE Manufacturing, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, returns to Excel London on 17-19 March for three busy days uncovering the latest industry trends and connecting buyers with a wide range of quality suppliers. The ultimate business event for food & drink product development, IFE Manufacturing welcomes food & drink brand owners, NPD professionals, […]

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Why the food industry needs CO₂ – and how to make it sustainable

Food-grade CO₂ is an indispensable resource for the food and beverage industry, serving multiple critical functions such as carbonation in drinks, extending shelf life through modified atmosphere packaging, chilling, freezing, and maintaining quality in food processing. However, rising prices and supply volatility have placed significant financial pressures on manufacturers. In recent years, CO₂ prices have […]

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Mevalco, the UK’s Spanish fine food importer – gives support to Bristol charity, the MAZI project

Mevalco, the Bristol-based Spanish distributor which includes some of the UK’s most talented high-profile chefs and fine dining establishments amongst its customers, has announced a collaboration with The MAZI Project – the Bristol youth-led charity, which was founded in 2019 and nourishes vulnerable 16–25-year-olds through food. The MAZI Project supports care leavers, and young asylum seekers, […]

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Mastering all the P’s in food chain productivity

Food safety specialist Fortress Technology examines why working smarter not harder is critical to safeguarding the future of global food security, naming performance, product, people, process and profit as the top 5 productivity priorities in UK food manufacturing.  The food chain plays a significant part in our economy. In 2022, it accounted for approximately eight […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Brewery Hose

By Ben Shaw, Area Manager, Flextech Hose Solutions A defective brewery hose can lead to severe consequences, including contamination and poor-quality brews. Such issues may incur fines, recall, and brand reputational damage so selecting the right hose is crucial for product integrity and operational efficiency. When purchasing a hose for your brewery, it’s important to […]

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FiberWise™ to unveil groundbreaking sustainable packaging solutions for fresh meat at Packaging Innovations & Empack

FiberWise™, a division of Hartmann, is set to make a significant impact at this year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack show in Birmingham on 12 & 13 February 2025. With a commitment to sustainable packaging, FiberWise™ is showcasing its revolutionary fibre-based tray solutions designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable alternatives in the fresh meat […]

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Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 show preview

Forget the fireworks and Jools Holland’s Hootenanny – the packaging industry’s new year doesn’t truly begin until Packaging Innovations & Empack opens its doors. And, with the packaging industry set to go through one of the most consequential years in its history in 2025, it can’t come a moment too soon. With seismic new regulations […]

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Interview with Pam Thornton, Founder of WOW Cacao and Cacao Trader 

Pam Thornton is a seasoned cocoa and coffee trader with extensive experience across the global cacao supply chain. In 2024, she launched Wow Cacao, a sustainable cacao water drink that upcycles cacao pulp into a refreshing beverage. With a background managing export operations across multiple regions and a decade at the Armajaro CC+ Commodity Fund, […]

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Thermistors Vs PRT Detectors

Thermistors and PRT detectors  are both types of temperature sensors commonly used in various applications, but they have different characteristics and are suited to different purposes. Here are some benefits of each: Benefits of Thermistors: High Sensitivity: Thermistors are highly sensitive to temperature changes, making them suitable for applications requiring precise temperature measurement. Wide Operating […]

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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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