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Pulpex Limited, the sustainable packaging technology company, has today announced a £62m Series D investment round led by the National Wealth Fund (“the NWF”) and the Scottish National Investment Bank (“the Bank”). The NWF will cornerstone the round committing £43.5m in direct equity, with a £10m co-investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank and the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Industry expert urges industry to embrace the chance to cut excess packaging. The impending due date for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees could yet increase tension between retailers and FMCG manufacturers as the latter seek to get the former to meet part of the costs, an industry specialist has warned. Anthony Carr, Managing Director of FMCG […]

With its latest marketing campaign, ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ the European Union (EU) provides plenty of inspiration for retailers and wholesalers looking to update their festive ranges this year. Major UK supermarkets have once again looked to European influences for their Christmas food and drink offerings, albeit with a less than traditional twist. […]

Beef is still being served at the UN’s biennial biodiversity summit, despite cattle ranching being one of the major causes of deforestation and biodiversity loss. Options advertised at the two week COP16 event, which ends on Friday (1 November), include a variety of beef dishes, such as “grilled Angus beef” and “roast beef with barbeque […]

Companies using multiple point-solutions are confusing staff, leading to food safety failures. UK food businesses continue to fail food safety inspections due to poor food safety conditions and inadequate reporting of processes. A recent 2024 report identified London as the worst area of the UK for food safety, with an average score of 4.36 over 35,820 […]

By Antonio Guillermo Jara Ponce, Systems Sales Manager, HRS Heat Exchangers The last two years have seen a slowdown in investment by the global food and drink industry, particularly in terms of products containing added sugar. However, plant-based drinks and alternative proteins have continued to grow as a sector. There are a number of reasons […]