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Devagiri Tea Estate is nestled in the village of Yakkalamulla, Sri Lanka, and has produced excellent quality tea for almost 80 years. Now under new owners, the company is implementing a novel business model to improve the lives of its workforce community. Co-Owners and Managing Directors Roshana Gammampila and Mike Bailey discussed the changes being implemented and their hopes for the future, during an in-depth interview with Inside Food & Drink. Report by Imogen Ward.

Leading chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely is a company with a commitment to make all chocolate 100% exploitation free. From bean to bar, Tony’s Chocolonely is committed to the production of ethical and sustainable chocolate. Chief of Impact & Operations Pascal Baltussen discussed the company’s goal to transform the chocolate industry, in conversation with Antonia Cole.

Bangkok Air Catering is a foremost provider of in-flight meals for airlines operating from Thailand’s key airports. From the finer details of menu design through to preparation and delivery, the company is known for being passionate about quality, service and innovation. Hannah Barnett spoke to General Manager Mohammad Farran to learn more.

CAP Solutions Culinaires is a provider of tailor-made culinary solutions, including sauces, marinades, garnishes and compound butters. Sales Manager Caroline Catroux and Export Sales Manager Emilie Guerin discussed meeting the demands of international customers from both industrial and food service sectors. Report by Antonia Cole.

Carrs Pasties has been ever-present in the minds and stomachs of England’s northwestern communities for 86 years. Bolton-born and bred, the third-generation family business is stepping up expansion plans to meet rising UK demand while firmly sticking to its roots. Andy Probert discovered more from Director Joe Carr and his management team.

Founded almost 100 years ago in 1926, Cándido Miró has a longstanding international presence. This family company from Alcoy (Alicante), owner of the popular brand Serpis, offers high-quality olives in a variety of flavours. CEO Juan Gil discussed market trends and expansion, in conversation with Antonia Cole.

Delightful Food Group offers a wide range of food and beverage solutions including co-packing and co-manufacturing, supporting customers with branded, private or white label products. The advent of the Group marks the recent merger of IBC Simply and March Foods. Ricky Flax, CEO, explained more to Hannah Barnett about this groundbreaking move. 

Desmet is a global solutions provider for the food, feed and biofuel industries – with more than 75 years’ experience backing it. Having already expanded its reach extensively, the company is now focused on innovating the production process of soy protein concentrate.

Glebe Farm Foods is an independent British business, known for the purity of its gluten-free oats and quality of its oat drink, among other things. The Cambridgeshire-based, family-owned company is committed to doing things a bit differently. Hannah Barnett spoke to Philip Rayner, Owner & MD, to learn more. 

Lincoln & York is a world-class coffee roaster nestled in the north of Lincolnshire. Known for its premium quality and professional integrity, the roastery has experienced exceptional success over its 30 years in business. Managing Director Ian Bryson laid out the company’s history and highlighted what the future has in store, during an in-depth interview with Inside Food & Drink. Report by Imogen Ward.