Alfa Laval, a trusted technology partner for decades, played a key role in the transformation With the installation of Alfa Laval’s state-of-the-art Foodec Sigma decanter, Caminhos do Futuro has quadrupled its extra virgin olive oil processing capacity, increasing from 1,500 kg/hour to 6,000 kg/hour. As the last remaining mill in[Read More…]
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British Berry Growers launches National Children’s Breakfast Charter
Research reveals parents believe the government is not doing enough to support healthy eating choices Widespread concern among parents about poor-quality school breakfasts and children starting their day hungry has been laid bare by new research. Despite 78 per cent of parents agreeing that breakfast is the most important meal[Read More…]
Carlsberg Britvic invest £4Mn in new depot at West Midlands Interchange
Construction of the new purpose-built facility at the West Midlands Interchange will commence later this year Carlsberg Britvic has been announced as the first occupier at the West Midlands Interchange (WMI), a £2 billion new national logistics hub currently being developed by global real estate investor, developer and manager Oxford[Read More…]
UK launches Good Food Cycle to transform food system
This fresh approach sets out the government’s vision for a modern food system that sits at the heart of the government’s Plan for Change, tackling multiple critical challenges at once and helping to put more money back in people’s pockets The UK government has served up its new “Good Food Cycle”,[Read More…]
Solos introduces advanced dealcoholization facility serving French winemakers
The plant will help wine producers meet surging global demand for no- and low-alcohol (NoLo) wines while maintaining flavour integrity Premium wine producers across Southern Europe, including the South of France, will gain access to advanced dealcoholization technology with a dedicated facility opening October 1 in Valencia, Spain. Developed by[Read More…]
Fazer invests EUR 400 million in new chocolate factory in Finland
The new factory combines Fazer’s long-standing chocolate expertise with new production capabilities Fazer starts the renewal of its chocolate production and invests approximately EUR 400 million in the construction of a new chocolate factory in Lahti, Finland. The construction work will begin this summer, and the factory is scheduled to[Read More…]
Westfalia Fruit acquires Dutch Greenpoint Trading B.V.
The acquisition strengthens Westfalia Fruit’s position in the rapidly growing European foodservice sector Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, has completed the acquisition of Greenpoint Trading B.V., a Dutch foodservice company specialising in avocados and owner of the well-established Avojoy brand. Greenpoint serves a wide range of[Read More…]
What’s in your beer? Carlsberg bets on regenerative farming
Stig Schneider Johnsen, Sr. Sustainability Manager at Carlsberg Denmark As the brewing industry confronts the environmental impact of its raw materials, Carlsberg Denmark is at the forefront of the movement towards a more sustainable future, beginning with the cultivation of ingredients. Leading this initiative is Stig Schneider Johnsen, the ESG[Read More…]
Inside HEINEKEN’s Sustainability-Driven R&D Revolution
Hubert te Braake, HEINEKEN’s Research & Development Director As global preferences evolve, consumers are increasingly seeking healthier and more diverse beverage options. In response, HEINEKEN is focusing on innovation that is grounded in its rich heritage. Leading this transformation is Hubert te Braake, HEINEKEN’s Research & Development Director, who oversees[Read More…]
Europe’s adult non-alcoholic drink brands expand to US
German beverage innovators UNDONE and Thomas Henry bring a bold portfolio of adult non-alcoholic spirits and premium mixers to America’s fastest-growing drinks segment Two of Europe’s most dynamic beverage brands– UNDONE, a global pioneer in non-alcoholic aperitivo, wines and spirits, and Thomas Henry, the longstanding and well-awarded premium mixer company, have launched in the U.S. market.[Read More…]
