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As numerous industry players prepare to gather in Berlin for FRUIT LOGISTICA, the world’s leading trade fair for the fresh fruit industry, the Westfalia Fruit Group will be unveiling a collection of innovative initiatives as part of its drive towards sustainable production. In one key initiative, Westfalia Fruit has pioneered a low-flow drip irrigation technique […]

Gousto, one of the UK’s leading recipe box providers, has launched a limited-edition ‘Flavour Saviour’ kit. Two years on from the start of the pandemic, and smell and taste changes are one of the most widely reported long-covid symptoms. In response to this, Gousto have created the ‘Flavour Saviour’ kit in partnership with smell experts

The easy way to plant-based meat alternatives: At IFFA, GoodMills Innovation presents its new range of VITATEX® plant textures which can be used to authentically replicate various meat concepts. And when it comes to processing, the same machines can be used to produce both meat and meat-alternative products. Visitors to the GoodMills Innovation booth at

Wales’ ‘food capital’ has been revealed as the proposed site of the world’s first carbon neutral alcohol-free brewery. Pioneering craft brewer Drop Bear Beer Co. has submitted plans to build its bespoke brewery on a farm near Abergavenny, an area renowned for food and drink excellence and innovation. If given the go-ahead by the Brecon

Preventive health measures and immune support continue to be of major importance for people worldwide, as these pandemic-driven trends continue to grow. The same applies to demand for plant-based and personalized diets. At Vitafoods Europe 2022, natural astaxanthin pioneer AstaReal will therefore be focusing on ingredient solutions that address these consumer concerns. With its AstaGummy

The world’s most awarded tequila, 1800, has collaborated with streetwear artist and sneakerhead Daniel Cordas to create a limited-edition bottle which pays homage to Mexican street art and its folk art influences. At the heart of the 1800 Tequila bottle is a design hand painted by Daniel that brings together Mayan artistry and its influence

Drift Drinks, an online retailer dedicated to providing great-tasting craft alcohol alternatives, has celebrated early success having established partnerships with over 20 brands since launching in November 2021. With a clear vision to become the ‘home of craft alcohol alternatives’, Drift Drinks was inspired by brand marketing specialist, Isabelle Hefford, following her own personal struggle

Following the ongoing conflict in Ukrainian, the staff at Proactive Publications are raising money for the Disasters Emergency Committee through a 50 mile sponsored coastal walk. The money will go towards Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee their homes.

Pimentae Drinks, the brand behind bar quality, bottled cocktails with a modern-day twist, launches next week its second drink – the Cucumber & Elderflower Eclipse. Following the launch of its Tommy’s Margarita last year, which was a roaring success, this new product is set to catapult Pimentae to a leading position in the bottled cocktail

Curius is a new beverage distribution company launched to disrupt the way products are created and marketed to drinkers by focusing on three key pillars – Brand, Courage, Swiftness. Founded by Alexander Curiger, Mats Olsson and Juan Carlos Maroto Jara, a trio brought together from different backgrounds within the industry, they were united by a