Piccolo launches One For You, One For Mum campaign
– With a record number of families using foodbanks, Piccolo is helping to support those most in need by matching every Piccolo pouch bought from Waitrose with a donation throughout February – The organic baby food brand aims to donate over 50,000 meals to mums in need at this difficult time – Aims to support […]
Khalifa Port strengthens UAE food security via new facility operated by National Feed
Abu Dhabi Ports has inked a 50-year land lease agreement with Anchorage Investment, for the development of grain storage and processing plants at Khalifa Port, to be managed by National Feed, one of the largest Agro commodity processors in Abu Dhabi. Set to be developed on a 100,000-sqm plot, and with an initial design capacity […]
‘Expecting pear-ents’ take note: Leading nutritionist outlines why pears should be part of a healthy diet when you’re expecting
Expectant mothers need to be mindful of the food they consume throughout pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester. Any food consumed by an expectant mother is the baby’s source of nourishment, which means a varied and balanced diet is key. British Apples and Pears has teamed up with leading nutritionist Lily Soutter to explain why […]
Moo Free’s online sales jump 300% in 2020
As the free from and vegan sector continues to grow apace, Moo Free, the dairy-dodging chocolate brand, has enjoyed a 300 per cent growth for their online sales in the last year. Following significant investment in a brand makeover in 2020, Moo Free has ambitious double figure growth plans for 2021 and has appointed a […]
A positive impact on the planet and your pocket
Water. An essential part of life with estimations suggesting that an average person uses over 100 litres of the stuff a day. Providing bountiful health benefits, we are told to drink at least 2 litres a day (around 8-10 cups). Many people who buy endless amounts of plastic bottled water because it is from the […]
Finns have world’s first frozen chef’s table
MasterChef competitor Sirly Ylläsjärvi has built the world’s first ice and snow Chef’s Table kitchen in Ylläs, Finnish Lapland. Together with Lapland Hotels SnowVillage and Miele, Sirly Ylläsjärvi has designed a Chef’s Table from ice and snow. Chef’s table is a show based dinner hosted by a professional chef. It’s private for the customers and […]
Campden BRI develops method to help industry control COVID-19 transmission
Campden BRI has developed a new test procedure to determine whether air cleaning systems can effectively inactivate and remove the virus that causes COVID-19 from the air and surfaces. It comes as food businesses attempt to protect their workforces with these systems which are sometimes marketed as being effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes […]
Slicing without crust freezing: GEA slashes energy costs with a new involute blade, featuring a saw-tooth edge
With its high-performance slicers that can be integrated into fully automated slicing and packaging lines, GEA is setting benchmarks for the global food processing industry. GEA engineers have now developed a special saw-tooth edge for involute blades that guarantees high-quality slicing without the need to first crust freeze products, such as cooked sausage and ham. […]
Hultsteins. Saving costs and carbon since 1962
Hultsteins is a Swedish and British hydraulic refrigeration systems manufacturer who, for over 5 decades, has led the market in the design and production of hydraulic drive refrigeration systems. Over this time, the company has mainly focused on Sweden and the Nordic countries but, in recent years, Hultsteins have introduced their sustainable refrigeration systems to […]
International Food & Drink Event (IFE) partners with The Vegan Society to launch vegan and plant-based section in 2022
International Food & Drink Event (IFE) has announced the addition of a vegan and plant-based food and drink section to the show for its 2022 edition. The event has partnered with Birmingham-based charity The Vegan Society, to put together a platform for suppliers to showcase products, provide tastings and network with buyers searching for unique, […]
LoSalt raises £40,000 for the Stroke Association
LoSalt, the UK’s leading reduced sodium salt, has raised £40,000 for the Stroke Association via an on-pack promotion, donating 20p for every tub of product sold between July and October. The funds will be used to help stroke survivors rebuild their lives. The brand formed a partnership with the charity last year to encourage people […]
New temperature-controlled vehicle converters MAR Cooling Solutions launches onto UK market
New conversion business, MAR Cooling Solutions which specialises in refrigerated and temperature-controlled vehicle conversions, has officially been launched in the UK today. The business is already working on large-scale projects, including conversions for vans utilised to deliver COVID-19 vaccines across the country. The company offers all temperature-controlled conversions including refrigerated panel vans, chill and freezer […]
