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Events 42 Your chance to keep abreast of forthcoming exhibitions and food fairs from around the world. Food and Drink Diary46Waitrose uncorks recycling scheme Waitrose is trialling cork recycling in seven stores across the UK, becoming the first major UK supermarket to do so. Individual collection points will be set up in Waitrose Salisbury, followed by Saltash, Lymington, Bath, Godalming, Truro and Maidenhead once it relaunches in November. Customers will be encouraged to deposit their used natural corks for recycling via Amorim, the largest cork processing group in the world. Barry Dick, MW and Beer Wine and Spirits Global Bulk Wine Sourcing Manager, said: “Waitrose customers get through a corking nearly 25 million natural corks a year. Currently this valuable material does not have its own waste stream which means it ends up in landfill. Cork is a durable material and has the potential to be repurposed into a variety of products after it has been used as a wine cork. “This trial is a fantastic way for us to reduce waste and play a part in improving our sustainability as a category. Once we’ve gauged our customer’s appetite to return their natural corks, we’re hoping to roll the trial out to further stores from next year.” 4 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net news WECO introduces PeanutTek moisture monitoring tool WECO, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, has introduced their PeanutTek active moisture monitoring system. Eliminating the need for peanut buying points to take routine manual moisture samples during the drying process, PeanutTek takes real-time continuous in-shell moisture readings, displays current burner temperatures of all semis/wagons and can automatically turn off each burner once the moisture reaches a set point. By improving the monitoring and control of burners and enabling buying points to make more informed decisions, PeanutTek maximizes production efficiency, reduces labor requirements, improves product quality and increases profitability. “PeanutTek transforms peanut drying operations, eliminating the need for continuous manual sampling and improving worker safety. Our system provides instant and consistent moisture data while automatically controlling dryers. This not only redirects employees to safer roles but also prevents over-drying, saves energy and preserves product quality,” said Nick Lightfoot, Vice President of WECO. “Drawing on our 25 years of moisture monitoring expertise, we’ve created a solution tailored specifically for peanut buying points.” For more information visit www.wecotek.com The Label Makers bring expertise to Manchester Gin’s second release of Haçienda Gin The Label Makers has recently worked with The Spirit of Manchester Distillery on the eagerly anticipated second release of Haçienda Gin. Having worked with Manchester Gin for several years, providing labels for the original Haçienda Gin in a clear label format with digital Inkjet inks and black foil embellishments, this new release called for a fresh approach. The Haçienda Gin project began when Peter Hook, former co-owner of the iconic Haçienda club and member of Joy Division/New Order, visited Manchester Gin’s distillery on Temperance Street. To celebrate its fifth anniversary, it was decided to create a special limited edition 700ml bottle. The usual clear bottle was replaced with a matte black spray finish. The label takes the iconic Haçienda hazard stripes from their traditional position on the label border to front and centre, while hidden UV print reveals two pieces of artwork - the famous ‘Use Hearing Protection’ symbol and a handwritten message from Peter Hook himself. For more information about The Label Makers, visit https://thelabelmakers.co.uk/ Photo courtesy of John Lewis Partnership Global Brands selected as official UK distributors for American Beverage Marketers Global Brands has expanded its cocktail and mixers portfolio through a partnership with American Beverage Marketers (ABM), the worldwide producer of cocktail ingredients and culinary applications. In a move that further strengthens Global Brands’ third-party portfolio, this partnership will see the independent drinks experts become the official distributor of all ABM brands throughout Great Britain. Family-owned ABM, based in New Albany, IN, is renowned for manufacturing cocktail mixers, syrups and fruit purées, using the finest fruit with all natural flavours. The brands, which are available in more than 100 countries across on and off-trade channels, including Finest Call, Re’al Infused Exotics, Master of Mixes, and Agalima Organic,?join Franklin & Sons, All Shook Up, Shake Baby Shake and the recently launched Be, in Global Brands’ existing range of cocktails and mixers brands. Global Brands will leverage its extensive UK distribution network, plus its market and category insight and expertise to enhance the presence of ABM’s brands in the UK on and off-trade and wholesale channels. Aldi plans to invest over £30m in dairy farmers Aldi has announced plans to invest over £30m in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years, through an enhanced partnership with Arla, the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative. This extended partnership, set to run until the middle of 2027, will provide additional support to Arla’s farm owners, ensuring greater focus on sustainability and animal welfare practices. The investment will enable Aldi to support Arla’s FarmAhead™ Customer Partnership, a new initiative aimed at supporting farmers’ ongoing efforts to drive reductions in on-farm emissions. Through this programme, Aldi will partner in farming projects and innovation that aim to accelerate more sustainable farming practices and decarbonise dairy. Aldi has also increased its investment in the Aldi Dairy Farm Partnership (ADFP) programme to cover 100% of Arla’s Fresh Milk supply, which extended its support for British farms from 25 to over 150. news PepsiCo to acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion PepsiCo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion. The acquisition will complement PepsiCo’s portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings. Founded in 2014, Siete produces authentic heritage- inspired tortillas, salsas, seasonings, sauces, cookies, snacks and more. Siete’s products can be found in grocery stores, club stores, and organic food retailers primarily across the U.S. “The Garza family has built a very special brand. Their passion for making and sharing food shines through in every Siete product, and that’s a passion we share at PepsiCo,” said Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo. “PepsiCo believes in the spirit and authenticity of the Siete brand, and we’re excited to carry on the legacy created by the Garza family. We look forward to expanding our multicultural portfolio with these incredible products and even more consumers discovering and enjoying Siete.” Strawberry-picking robots trialled to tackle labour shortages Robots which can harvest and package strawberries in a matter of seconds have been trialled in Essex as part of plans to tackle a labour shortage in the industry. The University of Essex has been working with jam makers, Wilkin & Sons, to test the new prototype, which it says costs a fraction of the price of existing technology. This latest project, funded by a £1.02million grant via the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ flagship Farming Innovation Programme, has seen the low-cost robot tasked with picking strawberries from one of Wilkins and Sons’ vertical farms in Tiptree. The robot, which can pick a strawberry in just 2.5 seconds, is based on a previous prototype which has been successfully trialled for the last two seasons. The modular architecture can be easily adapted to other crops – with robotic harvesting trials planned later on in the project with onions, tomatoes and lettuce. Dr Vishwanathan Mohan and Professor Klaus McDonald-Maier, both from Essex’s School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, have helped design and build the robot. Dr Mohan said: “Through this project we want to transform how food is grown efficiently using robotics and AI, and make state-of-the-art agri-robotics technologies accessible to everyone. “Even if smaller farms and businesses can afford a robot, you need a whole fleet of them to make a difference, so it is vital we find cost-effective alternatives to help the agricultural industry. “At the same time robotics is a game changer to tackle some of the critical challenges facing us – food security, labour security, climate and energy.” The prototype is able to pick the strawberries using a robotic arm, before weighing each one and placing it in packaging. It is hoped the project will not only reduce the repetitive, labour-intensive process of crop picking, but will also extend the shelf-life of produce by speeding up the packaging process. © stock.adobe.com/Emil Diageo expands in non-alc spirits with acquisition of Ritual Zero Proof Diageo North America has acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non- Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual). Since its launch in Chicago, Illinois in 2019, Ritual has grown rapidly and is now the number one non-alc spirit brand in the United States. This transaction is in line with Diageo’s Growth Ambition to deliver the company’s next phase of sustainable growth. Ritual was created with a vision to give consumers a simple and accessible way to enjoy their favorite cocktails, from an Old Fashioned to a Negroni or Margarita, without alcohol. Ritual’s founders – David Crooch, Marcus Sakey, and GG Sakey – experimented with hundreds of recipes and consulted with bartenders, chefs and beverage professionals to recreate the flavor, aroma and complexity of spirits. Today, the brand’s portfolio contains alternatives to whiskey, tequila, gin, rum and aperitif, which can all be substituted one-to-one with traditional spirits to create non- alc versions of well-known recipes. In fiscal year 2020, Diageo acquired a minority stake in Ritual through Distill Ventures, the accelerator for founder-led drinks brands. Food & Drink International 5 www.fdiforum.net © stock.adobe.com/Askar Photo courtesy of Diageo © stock.adobe.com/Tim URMondelēz International’s SnackFutures Ventures makes strategic investment in “better-for-you” doughnut start-up Mondelēz International’s corporate venture capital arm, SnackFutures Ventures, has taken a minority stake in Urban Legend, a fast-growing, “better-for-you” fresh doughnut and pastry business in the United Kingdom. Founded in 2021 by scientist and entrepreneur Anthony Fletcher, Urban Legend uses a custom designed and patented air frying technology to reduce sugar, fat and calories by 30 percent to 75 percent compared to traditionally made doughnuts. All Urban Legend varieties – including those with creamy fillings, icings and frostings – are 200 calories or less. “Urban Legend is well positioned to disrupt the UK’s fresh bakery category,” said Richie Gray, global head of SnackFutures Ventures. “We’re excited about the brand’s growth potential, focus on ‘mindful indulgence,’ and opportunity to help Mondelēz build capability in the fast-growing ‘better-for-you’ fresh bakery space.” The Urban Legend portfolio currently includes 12 varieties that are sold in nearly 200 stores throughout the UK, located in stand-alone bakery cabinets. 6 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net news Sainsbury’s first major UK retailer to vacuum pack all lamb mince Sainsbury’s is swapping traditional, plastic tray packaging for a new vacuum-packed alternative across its entire fresh lamb mince range, saving 26 tonnes of plastic annually. Another supermarket-first for Sainsbury’s, the new packaging will result in a minimum 65% reduction in plastic per product. The change will be across all Sainsbury’s fresh lamb mince products. The lamb mince products will be vacuum-packed for freshness, removing all oxygen which typically causes a product to spoil more quickly, increasing the life of the current product and also allowing the product to last better in the freezer. The new packaging will contain the same amount of lamb mince. There will be new QR codes on the packaging to provide advice on how to cook the mince. The new packaging will be recyclable in-store at supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s flexible plastic recycling collection points available in all of its supermarkets. © stock.adobe.com/whitestorm Photo courtesy of Sainsbury’s Perfectly integrated packaging solutions 5HOLDELOLW\HࢇFLHQF\DQGRSWLPLVHGUHVRXUFHFRQVXPSWLRQ .URQHVȆLQQRYDWLYHࢉOOLQJDQGSDFNDJLQJFRQFHSWVDUHSHUIHFWO\WDLORUHG WR\RXUSDUWLFXODUQHHGVȁIRUJODVVERWWOHV3(7FRQWDLQHUVRUFDQV NURQHVFRPFood & Drink International 7 www.fdiforum.net Arla Foods bids for food and beverage firm in Egypt Arla Foods has made an offer for the majority of the shares in the Arabian Food Industries Company (Domty), a listed company with approximately 4,000 employees and two production sites in Egypt. The offer corresponds to a value of 8.9bn EGP (Egyptian pounds) or approximately $183m for 100% of the shares. It is however expected that the current owners, the El Damaty family, will continue with a shareholding alongside Arla and Mohamed El Damaty will continue as the CEO. It is Arla’s intention to delist the company from the Egyptian stock exchange. The non-binding offer is subject to satisfactory due diligence, definitive documentation, corporate and regulatory approval. “The dairy market in Egypt is substantial, Domty is a leading player in that market and the company is well-aligned with our strategy in Egypt. We are now looking at the details before deciding whether to proceed with purchasing the business,” says Kim Villadsen, SVP for MENA in Arla Foods. news Butterfly to acquire North American luxury wine company The Duckhorn Portfolio in $1.95bn deal The Duckhorn Portfolio, the North American luxury wine company, and Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles- based private equity firm specializing in the food and beverage sector, have entered into a definitive agreement which will see Duckhorn acquired in a $1.95 billion deal. Following the completion of the transaction, Duckhorn will become a privately held company. Duckhorn was established in 1976 and is a pure-play luxury wine producer in the United States with a curated portfolio of premium brands, including Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Sonoma-Cutrer and Kosta Browne. Duckhorn wines are available to luxury consumers on five continents and in over 50 countries. Following the completion of the transaction, the company will continue to be headquartered in St. Helena, California and will operate eleven winery brands under The Duckhorn Portfolio name. © stock.adobe.com/Mdv Edwards © stock.adobe.com/BillionPhotos.comAnheuser-Busch invests $16m at Los Angeles brewery Anheuser-Busch, the brewer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser and Bud Light, has announced a new $16 million investment in its Los Angeles brewery. Over the past five years, Anheuser-Busch has invested nearly $2 billion in its facilities across the country to help create and sustain jobs and drive economic prosperity in the communities where it operates and its employees call home. Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch, said: “Investing in the communities where our people live and work is part of who we are. At Anheuser- Busch, we’ve been producing high quality, great tasting products for generations, and through continued investments in our facilities like our Los Angeles brewery, we’re not only improving our capabilities but also contributing to the prosperity of the communities we serve.” Highlights of the investment include expansion of packaging capabilities for the company’s “beyond beer” brands like Cutwater and NUTRL, including variety packaging, increased production capacity for 25-ounce cans to meet increasing consumer demand, and facility upgrades to enhance water conservation and reduce boiler emissions. Ricola continues to invest in Switzerland with acquisition of Hero production plant Ricola Group, which produces herbal specialty products, is continuing to invest in Switzerland as a manufacturing base by acquiring the production plant at Karl Roth- Strasse from global food company, Hero Group. This will enable Ricola to overcome production constraints in Laufen and to meet the global demand for its products. Ricola is taking over part of the existing production infrastructure, as well as offices and a staff restaurant. With the acquisition of the Hero production plant in Lenzburg, Ricola is expanding its production base in Switzerland further. Ricola manufactures all of its products in Switzerland, mainly in Laufen near Basel, and exports them to 50 countries worldwide. Laufen will remain the headquarters for Ricola. Thomas P. Meier, CEO of Ricola Group, said: “We are very pleased to be able to expand our capacities in Switzerland with the production plant in Lenzburg, allowing us to continue meeting the rapidly growing international demand for our products into the future.” 8 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net on line Cargill launches new cocoa production line in Indonesia As Asia’s demand for rich, flavorful and innovative indulgent food and beverages continues to grow, Cargill has announced the launch of a new cocoa production line at its cocoa processing plant in Gresik, Indonesia. Francesca Kleemans, Managing Director of Cargill’s Food Solutions Southeast Asia, said: “When it comes to bakery, chocolate confectionery and ice cream, as well as the indulgent café-style beverages in foodservice, cocoa and chocolate have always been one of the most popular ingredients. “Cargill expects high growth in these indulgence categories in coming years, driven by consumer demand for multi-sensorial experiences, healthy indulgence, and conscious consumption.” According to Cargill’s 2024 proprietary TrendTracker study, APAC consumers have a strong and growing appetite for novelty and experimentation, seeking foods with unique tastes, flavors, and textures. At the same time, consumers are also increasingly putting more focus on holistic health, and seeking products that reflect their personal values. The new line enables the production of specialty cocoa solutions with a higher degree of customization, allowing the plant to produce cocoa powders and cocoa liquors with unique flavor and sensory profiles for different consumers’ needs in Asia. © stock.adobe.com/SGr Veetee Foods expands global footprint with $36m investment in new US facility Veetee Foods, the rice and ambient meal solution company, is making a major move into the United States with the establishment of its first US production facility in Selma, North Carolina. The £29 million ($36 million) investment will create 200 new jobs in the region and support the company’s expansion into North America’s rapidly growing convenience food market. Founded in 1986 by Moni Varma, Veetee Foods has grown from a small UK business into a global leader in rice and ambient food production, with facilities in the UK, India, and now the US. The Selma site will play a crucial role in producing Veetee’s rice products as well as a range of its new convenience meal lines under the HungryHeads brand. Rajiv Varma, Managing Director of Veetee Foods, said: “We are thrilled to bring Veetee’s high-quality meals to the US market, and Johnston County in North Carolina is the perfect location for our first production plant outside the UK.” Britannia Bel Foods inaugurates cheese factory in India Britannia Bel Foods has marked a significant milestone in its growth, nearly two years after being established as a joint venture between Britannia and Bel Group. The company has inaugurated its cheese factory in India, dedicated to the local production of Britannia The Laughing Cow products. With an investment of nearly 220 crores (around €23.9 millions) from the Joint Venture including the Britannia Dairy facilities being leveraged, the new Greenfield factory is located in one of Maharashtra’s largest food parks. It is integrated within Britannia’s state-of-the-art dairy production facility, which produces a comprehensive range of Britannia dairy products including now Britannia The Laughing Cow Cheese with a full range of products: slices, blocks, spread, diced and cubes. Equipped with five production lines, the facility has a total production capacity of approximately 6,000 tons per year for natural cheese varieties like cheddar and mozzarella, and around 10,000 tons per year for processed cheese. Photo courtesy of Anheuser-Busch © stock.adobe.com/Kavalenkava Photo courtesy of CargillCathedral City partners with Summit Foods for new chilled on-the-go products Cathedral City, the cheese brand, has formed a new partnership with chilled on-the-go manufacturer Summit Foods in a move to expand its chilled product offering. The exciting collaboration will see the launch of three new products: two Cathedral City toasties – ‘Cheddar & Ham’ and ‘Cheddar and Red Leicester’ – and a Cathedral City ‘Cheddar & Ham’ croissant. The partnership represents a strategic move by Cathedral City to appeal to consumers seeking convenient snacking options whilst strengthening its presence in the chilled category, expanding beyond the cheese aisle. The new product range builds on the success of Cathedral City’s other licensed products, including the Heinz Cheesy Beanz and the ready meal range launched in collaboration with Oscar Mayer in May 2024. Cathedral City has also seen success in the frozen category within Iceland, a key strategic licensing partner for the brand. With over 80 innovative products launched since 2021, the exclusive partnership has seen sales of £70m to date. Captain Morgan and Pepsi MAX come together to create pre-mix drink Captain Morgan, the spiced rum brand, and Pepsi MAX, the cola, have come together to create a pre-mix drink. The pairing of these two iconic brands blends Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold’s sweet and spiced notes with the crisp, cool taste of Pepsi MAX to create a smooth flavour in a convenient pre-mixed can. Available exclusively in Great Britain, Captain Morgan Original Spiced Gold and Pepsi MAX will hit shelves nationwide and are available now. The new Captain Morgan Pepsi MAX ready-to- drink can has an ABV of 5% and will be available in various formats including a 330ml can, a 250ml slimline can and a multipack of 6x 250ml cans. Initially launching in Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Asda, convenience stores and wholesalers, the 330ml premixed cans have an RRP of £2.59. on the shelf Food & Drink International 9 www.fdiforum.net Isle of Man Salt Co. launches in UK via DELLI The Isle of Man Salt Co., a sustainable sea salt producer, has launched across the UK through a partnership with popular artisan food and drink app DELLI. The award-winning Manx company creates artisanal sea salt products using only renewable energy sources, harnessing the power of the sun and wind to evaporate the water from the salt. Isle of Man Salt Co. products are unique, coming from the marine nature reserve waters of the Isle of Man, the only entire nation UNESCO biosphere in the world. For the first time, customers across the UK will be able to order two of the Isle of Man Salt Co.’s bestselling products – Furikake Japanese Seasoning and their Salted Caramel Sauce – for home delivery. Isle of Man Salt Co. recently received its first Great Taste award for their ‘salted caramel sauce’. The company was founded in 2021 by Helen Crosbie, formerly a professional chef. Porta 6 launches new Lisboa Red Wine 1.5 Litre Bag in Box in Waitrose Guy Anderson Wines, exclusive importers of Porta 6 wines in the UK, has announced the launch of a new Porta 6 Lisboa Red Wine 1.5 Litre Bag in Box in 208 Waitrose stores across the UK. Porta 6 is the must-have Portuguese wine for Christmas parties, dinners with friends and everyday occasions. This convenient new format holds the equivalent of 2 x 75cl bottles and will be available at an introductory offer price of £13.49 until 3rd November, with an RRP of £16.49 after that. Porta 6 Lisboa Red is made from a blend of 50% Tinta Roriz, 40% Castelão and 10% Touriga Nacional grapes and the winery is in Leiria, near Lisbon, Portugal. It offers intense aromas of red and black fruits and has soft ripe raspberry and blueberry flavours, with a full rich mid palate, completed by a balance of acidity to give a freshness to the finish. Winemaker, Mauro Azóia, recommends matching it with foods such as lamb, or other red meats, pasta and sardines or other oily fish. Korean cuisine takes over UK dining tables The stratospheric rise in popularity of Korean culture continues to have a dramatic effect on British tastes. From K-pop bands like BTS and BlackPink to K- dramas like Squid Game, Brits just can’t get enough of anything and everything Korean. Korean food is no exception. Unlike others, bibigo, now available in Sainsbury’s, brings to dinner tables across the UK authentic Korean food, made with the passion of a nation and centuries of craft, exactly as it is enjoyed in Korea. CJ Foods, the parent company of fast-growing bibigo, is the largest food company in Korea with global sales of 11.1 trillion KRW in 2022, and is now leading the globalisation of Korean food, bringing the flavours of Korea to new markets. Jisu Han, Managing Director CJ Foods UK: “bibigo is on a mission to bring the authentic flavours of Korea to the UK. As the world’s No.1 Koreandumpling brand, bibigo promises quality like no other, bringing the best of Korean flavour and providing British consumers with the authentic culinary experience they are crying out for.”Next >