Nestlé Professional has announced the winners of the 37th edition of its prestigious hospitality competition Toque d’Or. Thomas Brassington from Loughborough College has been crowned back-of-house (BOH) champion and Katie Blundell from Hugh Baird College has taken the front-of-house (FOH) title, after an action-packed Grand Finals Week (11-15 May). Each winning college has been awarded […]
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New research reveals how food and beverage brands can lead innovation for millions facing sensory and nutritional challenges IFF (NYSE: IFF), a global leader in food, beverage, and health and wellness, has released a new report highlighting how the rapidly growing GLP-1 consumer market is reshaping the sensory experience and nutritional needs associated with eating and drinking. The report […]
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James Cropper, a global market leader in advanced materials and paper products, highlighted the unlimited potential offered by paper cups when it attended the Independent Paper Show in London this June. The legendary paper product innovator, which celebrates its 180th anniversary this year, will supply its recycled paper cups from its stand. The cups, printed in James Cropper’s […]
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Rising demand for the UK’s favourite sourdough has sparked a major milestone for Geary’s Bakery, as the family-run business behind Jason’s Sourdough today unveils a new, £36 million, custom built bakery in Leicester. The third facility in its growing portfolio, will double production capacity and create 380 new jobs. The expansion represents a significant step […]
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Discover how Laura Willoughby will unpack the power of packaging in the NoLo drinks revolution at London Packaging Week this October. The no- and low-alcohol (NoLo) drinks category has surged from a passing trend to a defining force in the beverage industry. As consumers, especially younger generations, reconsider their relationship with alcohol, moderation has transformed […]
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Arla Foods Ingredients has extended its distribution partnership with MasterSense to bring innovative nutrition solutions to the Chilean market. The new distribution agreement reinforces both companies’ commitment to grow in the region, expanding a collaboration that began in Mexico in 2024. It covers Arla Foods Ingredients’ solutions for two key segments: · Performance nutrition – there […]
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Profitability Challenges Continue to Remain; New Revenue Streams Needed to Offset Higher Costs in Online Retail The online channel is forecasted to be the fastest-growing channel globally between 2024 and 2029, with a CAGR of 6.0%. This will result in an additional $164 billion worth of sales, ultimately generating a total of $646 billion in […]
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Marking 15 years at the forefront of packaging innovation and design, through the voices that continue to shape its future. At first glance, packaging might seem a simple act—wrapping a product, protecting it on a shelf, or catching a shopper’s eye. Yet, at its core, packaging is a quiet alchemy where material meets message, and […]
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Rapid expansion follows double-digit growth and strong 2024 trading performance Fairfields Farm, the award-winning, family-run crisp producer based in Wormingford, Essex, is continuing its ambitious expansion plans with a major factory investment set to complete this May. The multi-million-pound upgrade includes the installation of a second industrial fryer, boosting weekly crisp output by 40%, alongside […]
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Profitability Challenges Continue to Remain; New Revenue Streams Needed to Offset Higher Costs in Online Retail The online channel is forecasted to be the fastest-growing channel globally between 2024 and 2029, with a CAGR of 6.0%. This will result in an additional $164 billion worth of sales, ultimately generating a total of $646 billion in […]
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