Cama Group was established in 1981, offering a distinctive range of packaging machines and robotic solutions. The company remains a rapidly growing leading supplier of advanced end-of-line packaging systems and continuously invests in innovative solutions. Alessandro Rocca, Group Sales Director, and Paola Fraschini, Marketing Manager, told Hannah Barnett how Cama operates so effectively.

Egga Food, based in Ospel, the Netherlands, is a European leader in cooking, peeling and colouring eggs. As consumers increasingly seek to add protein to their diet, Egga Food is leading the campaign to provide consumers with healthy and delicious eggs, arguably the best form of protein for the human body. General Manager Ton Gielen and Sara Brearley, the Sales Director for Egga Food’s distribution partner UK Egg Centre, met with Richard Hagan to talk about the company’s exciting plans to crack the British market.

First established in 1994 as a solution to regional import challenges, Eurocas is the vision of Adelina and Stelian Tigu. Now, the company produces an exceptional range of baking ingredients, including hugely popular dairy-free options. Product Manager Silviu Tigu discussed the company’s latest product releases and gave insight into why Eurocas is taking the vegan sector by storm. Report written by Imogen Ward. 

Historic Royal Palaces is the charity caring for six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. Business Development Manager Jo Jennings and Head of Events & Commercial Services Liz Young outlined the benefits of hiring a royal palace for an event. Report by Phil Nicholls.

Over thirty years ago, InterSystem’s founder seized an opportunity to build a company based around his revolutionary new palletiser design. Today, the company has evolved into the market leader in northern Europe, boasting tens of millions of Euros in annual turnover and a unique position in the palletising market. Company CEO, Erik Johnsson, chatted with Richard Hagan about the business of palletising Europe’s goods.

Lituanica UK is the largest importer and distributor of Eastern and North-eastern European food in the UK and Ireland. Operating three divisions; cash and carry, wholesale delivery and retail, it has been thriving for two decades. The company celebrates its twentieth birthday in 2023. Hannah Barnett spoke to Managing Director Rasa Apostol, Head of Operations Peter Dodd and Head of Sales and Marketing Stasys Mitchell about the significance of this milestone. 

Manupackaging is a long-respected name in manufacturing ultimate protection solutions for goods in transit. As the inventor of stretch film in Europe, the Italian company is now taking a leading role with Manunature®, a biodegradable and recyclable innovation that is taking global logistics to the next level in sustainability and security. Pierfranco Di Gioia, Group CEO, and Massimo Moroni, Manupackaging Chief Procurement Officer and Marketing Director, explain how the company is recalibrating industry standards. Interview by Andy Probert.

N. Th. Kouroushis Ltd was founded in 1959 in Cyprus by John Kouroushis. A traditional family business, it produced and supplied dairy products. Over the ensuing decades, Kouroushis has grown and evolved, but it remains committed to the same core values. Nikos Stavropoulos, UK Commercial Director, explained more to Hannah Barnett. 

NIKODAN Process Equipment, based in Denmark, designs and manufactures complete automation solutions and conveyors for several markets. Within the food industry, NIKODAN Process Equipment has earned a formidable reputation for solving complex automation challenges in food production, with conveying solutions and integrations that ‘close the gaps’ in processes. Sales Director Ranj Azad spoke to Richard Hagan about the company’s ability to find intelligent solutions.  

PIP Innovations is a Dutch technology company delivering new technologies and intelligent robotic cutting systems to potato, vegetable and fruit processing. “We are delivering the highest capacity, most accurate and reliable results in the food processing industry,” said Managing Director Jeroen Pannekoek. Colin Chinery reports.

Pitreavie Group is a market leader of innovative packaging, that provides the food and drink sector with the very best delivery solutions. Group Manufacturing Director Scott Alexander and Michelle Ottolini, Business Unit Director for the chilled packaging division, Sorbafreeze, explained how the group has been improving on sustainability. Report written by Imogen Ward. 

Royal Mediterranean has manufactured healthy and innovative preserved foods for more than 90 years. Serving customers in over 30 countries worldwide, the company has continued to grow and advance within the food industry. Business Development Manager Argyris Tsatsoulis discussed the company’s vision for growth and its current capabilities, in conversation with Imogen Ward. 

Surgital® SpA has been producing the best frozen fresh pasta for food service, large-scale distribution, private labels and retail for over 40 years. International Marketing Specialist Arianna Testi highlighted the quality and variety of pastas within the portfolio, in conversation with Phil Nicholls.

The Bay Tree Food Company is a highly successful manufacturer of jams, chutneys and condiments. With an annual turnover of just under £5 million (£1 million of which is generated solely from the food service industry), the company is a hit within the UK market. Founder and Managing Director Emma Macdonald discussed the company’s award-winning ranges and its plans for the future, in a report written by Imogen Ward.  

W Hydrocolloids, Inc. is a cornerstone in aquacultural innovation. The Filipino company has been marketing its products throughout the world under the trade name RICO® CARRAGEENAN for more than 50 years. Hannah Barnett spoke to Vice Chairman of the W Group Rosalind Wee, Sales & Marketing Manager Arra Sangalang-Quimosing, Technical Advisor May Sandoval, and Marketing Supervisor Carla Guevarra.

As dozens of breweries close across the UK amid the economic crunch, Norfolk’s Wildcraft Brewery is bucking the trend thanks to its strong community feel, commitment to sustainability and, of course, its popular gluten-free brews. Founder and Chief Brewer Mike Deal related the story of the company. Profile by Andy Probert.