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Lead by three experienced professionals and backed by Swedish based coffee group Löfbergs the new company GrowGrounds has set out to change a global coffee industry with major climate and environmental challenges. In collaboration with coffee farmers all over the world, the goal is to eliminate coffee’s negative CO2 impact and restore nature. Changed cultivation …

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The Coconut Collab, a British-born business which produces a delicious range of coconut-based products, has announced the launch of M!LK™ – a game-changing, barista-style M!LK™ that looks, tastes and behaves just like its dairy counterparts. Initially available exclusively through Ocado (RRP. £2.35, 1L), M!LK™ is setting a new standard for plant-based milk, with customers no …

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Expert coffee roasters John Farrer & Co, based in Kendal, in the Lake District, have joined forces with multi-award winning Beartown Brewery, Congleton, Cheshire to craft a beer with a twist. Keen to experiment with different flavours Head Brewer Graham Nelson approached the team at the UK’s oldest coffee roaster, John Farrer & Co, to …

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Freedom Brewery, best known as the pioneer of British craft lager, is thrilled to announce the release of a new contemporary and vibrant design, breathing new life into its core range of quality craft beers. After a standout year for Freedom Brewery (over 4.4million pints sold in 2023), this exciting development represents a significant step …

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Elopak is rolling out a new filling machine with exceptional hygiene levels that gives fresh products a shelf life of up to 60 days. This machine is supported by a HEPA air management system, which is the result of extensive research and testing. The next-generation filling machine is designed by Elopak and produced by the …

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Bertie’s Bakery, the award-winning family firm with 50 years of baking heritage, is creating 12 new jobs at its base near Magherafelt as the result of a significant new contract with Tesco. The deal, worth an anticipated £2million in sales annually, has seen 12 Bertie’s Bakery lines initially available across Tesco’s 19 Express format stores …

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Stroodles – the British edible tableware retailer that has made headlines worldwide for its food-based, biodegradable dining products – has partnered with ‘sell first, pay suppliers later’ fintech Treyd to capitalise on Stroodles’ already explosive growth. Stroodles began revolutionising the notoriously unsustainable drinking straws sector in 2019 with its pasta-based straws; its range has since …

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Amcor Capsules, a global leader in developing and producing responsible closures for wine and spirits, has improved the sustainability performance of its market leading STELVIN® aluminium screwcap range by reducing its carbon footprint by up to 35%. The production of a STELVIN screwcap now emits up to 35% less carbon emissions compared to a standard …

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Ocean Spray®, the UK’s leading cranberry juice brand, is bringing innovation to the juice category and the goodness of the cranberry to more consumers with the launch of a different, sweeter type of cranberry juice drink, Ocean Spray Pink Cranberry, with vitamin C and no added sugar, artificial colours or flavourings. New Pink Cranberry is …

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IFE, International Food & Drink Event, the UK’s ultimate business event for food & drink product discovery, returns to ExCeL London on 25-27 March 2024 to showcase the latest innovations in the sector and empower buyers to elevate their offerings. For more than 40 years, IFE has been a must-attend event for retailers, wholesalers and …

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