Thursday, January 23, 2025

NPD

Novel Foods Expert Network established in UK

RSSL, a food and life science contract research organisation, has secured funding from Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, to establish the country’s...

Health & Safety

Drinks giant fined half a million pounds after worker sustains serious burns

An international drinks manufacturer has been fined half a million pounds after an employee sustained burns to over 30% of his body. The mechanical engineer...

Hygiena acquires Nexcor Food Safety Technologies

Hygiena, a food safety and environmental diagnostics firm, has completed the acquisition of Nexcor Food Safety Technologies, Inc., the creator of KLEANZ and CAMS-PM,...

Production

Cranswick acquires pig genetics company

UK food producer Cranswick has acquired fellow East Yorkshire firm JSR Genetics from JSR Farms. The transaction includes the pig genetics and pig farming operations of JSR...















Packaging

Lidl to remove all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from least healthy own-brand products by mid-2025

Lidl is reaffirming a commitment to responsible marketing by removing all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its least healthy own-brand products by...

Croxsons appoints new sales manager for Scotland & Ireland

Glass packaging company, Croxsons, has appointed Jim Harrower as their new sales manager for Scotland and Ireland. Jim brings over 15 years of experience...

Sainsbury’s turns to plastic-free packaging for avocados

Sainsbury’s is switching its own-brand twin pack avocado packaging from plastic to paper in a move which will eventually save 20.2 million pieces of...

Rigid packaging distributor Novvia Group to acquire Saxco International

Global rigid packaging distributor, Novvia Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Saxco International, a provider of rigid packaging solutions to the...

Greiner Packaging asks: How do you know the CO2e impact of your plastic packaging?

In a competitive marketplace, packaging has to efficiently protect food, while attracting customers, but there is an increasing focus on its sustainability credentials. Many...

Supply Chain

Fortitude Drinks UK has been awarded the exclusive distribution rights for Pampero, the Venezuelan rum brand, in the United Kingdom. Pampero is a celebrated brand...
Co-op has revealed further backing for British farmers with a new £820k fund to support sustainable farming efforts. This significant investment by the convenience retailer...
Geia Food is strengthening its expansion beyond the Nordics into the UK market with the acquisition of Lupa Foods. Lupa Foods is a trusted B2B...

Retail & Food Service

Events

Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025: Registration opens for the UK’s biggest celebration of industry innovation

Visitor registration has opened for Food, Drink & Hospitality Week 2025, an event which brings together professionals from across the food, drink, and hospitality...

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