LATEST COMPANY PROFILES
Proactive Publications
Proactive Publications has enjoyed 15 years of publishing perfection. From news and innovations to special reports and company profiles, the company uses its platform to provide the world with the latest business developments. Managing Director John White laid out the journey during an in-depth interview. Report by Imogen Ward.
2U Food
2U Food is one of the North West’s leading mobile food truck companies. Having initially developed the idea more than 18 years ago, the catering company has continued to flourish ever since. Owner Paul Foster explained more, in an exclusive interview with Inside Food & Drink. Report by Imogen Ward.
AnT Seafood
AnT Seafood is one of the largest suppliers of seabass, seabream, trout and other seafood to retail and foodservice markets across the globe. Hannah Barnett spoke to CEO Jonas Roman and Sales Manager Dee Bhambhani to learn more.
Brasserie Almaza
Brasserie Almaza has exemplified Lebanon’s rich brewing heritage since 1933. From celebrations to everyday enjoyment, the irresistible flavours of Almaza beer have become an iconic and synonymous facet of Lebanese culture. CEO Naji Nacouzi and Senior Brand Manager Lorene Georges shared insights into the company’s past, present and future with Hannah Barnett.
Bread Ahead
Bread Ahead opened in September 2013, serving patrons of London’s famous Borough Market, as well as supplying local restaurants and delis. The Bakery School followed in February 2014, with the objective to show just how easy baking good bread can be. Hannah Barnett spoke to Founder and Owner Matthew Jones to hear more about the company’s successful trajectory.
BSM Catering Services
BSM Catering Services is one of the world’s leading providers of integrated maritime hospitality management. The company’s comprehensive services cater to the needs of seafarers and ship owners alike, while also keeping crew wellbeing and cost efficiency in balance. Managing Director Yannis Petrakis explained more to Hannah Barnett.
Cafento International
Cafento is a Spanish international coffee business with roots stretching back to 1930. These days, the company, alongside its successful subsidiary Irish coffee roastery Java Republic, is pushing to be increasingly innovative and sustainable. Managing Director, Cafento International, Emma Brett explained to Hannah Barnett what this entails.
Camanchaca
Camanchaca has decades of experience feeding the world from the sea. Operations are carried out along the length of the Chilean coast, exporting fish and seafood to more than 50 countries. Hannah Barnett spoke to CEO Ricardo García Holtz to learn how the company runs so smoothly.
Cándido Miró
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.
CAP Solutions Culinaires
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
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.
Celli Group
Celli Group is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of beverage dispensing equipment and accessories. The company is recognised as a leader in the industry for innovation, digitalisation, design and the quality of solutions with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Recently, Celli has launched a product set to revolutionise the sanitisation of beer lines. Hannah Barnett spoke to Cesare Schiatti, Head of Digital Solutions, to learn more.
Coalza
Coalza was founded in 1963 and immediately began to play an important role in the development of the Spanish industry. Thanks to the company’s vertical packaging solutions, artisan producers were able to take their first steps towards industrialisation. Hannah Barnett spoke to CEO Fernando Fernández Garcés to find out more.
COSUCRA
COSUCRA supplies innovative food ingredients from natural sources: chicory and pea. The company’s mission is to support the food transition into modern, healthy and sustainable nutrition. CEO Eric Bosly discussed COSUCRA’s ingredient options and how they support a more sustainable future, in conversation with Antonia Cole.
DAABON Group
DAABON Group produces, transforms and exports organic and sustainable agricultural products. The company has a focus on the production of sustainable palm oil, which is then used within a broad portfolio of products. Managing Director Manuel Davila discussed DAABON Group’s sustainability goals, in conversation with Antonia Cole.
DeJong Cheese
DeJong Cheese is a manufacturer of fresh and ripened cheeses, based in Alphen, in the Netherlands. The family-run company develops high-quality cheeses under private label and, upon request, in bulk packaging for the processing industry. Managing Director Arjan de Jong discussed the company’s signature Alphenaer cheese and future plans. Report by Antonia Cole.
Delightful Food Group
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
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.
Diepvries Urk
Co-packing company Diepvries Urk is encompassed by almost a century’s worth of experience connected to the Dutch fishing sector. Now, with the fourth generation taking the helm, the company is rearing to grow. CEO Hendrik van Veen explained more, in an exclusive interview. Report by Imogen Ward.
Frutco
First founded in 1992, Frutco has remained a major supplier within the natural ingredients market. With vast experience in tropical fruit trading, the company has recently expanded its offering, further developing its line of juices. Deputy General Manager Stefan Fischer explained more, in an exclusive interview with Inside Food & Drink. Report by Imogen Ward.
Glebe Farm Foods
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.
Gnaw Chocolate
Founded in 2010, Gnaw Chocolate is Norfolk’s first sustainable chocolate brand. Committed to ethically sourced, innovative and high-quality chocolate, Gnaw’s mission is to lead positive change within the chocolate industry. Managing Director Mike Navarro discussed the company’s dedication to sustainability and upcoming new products. Report by Antonia Cole.
HBCL Coldstores
A leading supplier of food-safe panelling systems and coldstores, HBCL Coldstores supplies full-package hygienic and temperature-controlled environment solutions to the food manufacturing, storage and distribution industries, plus other specialist end-users. Managing Director Craig Lovett discussed the company’s efforts to improve sustainability and its commitment to customer satisfaction. Report by Imogen Ward and Antonia Cole.
Healthy Sport, Healthy Nutrition
An introduction to healthy sports nutrition, with special reports on healthy eating at sporting events and the life of an athlete, plus a review of healthy foods and a selection of news items, followed by company profiles.
HP Indigo
HP Indigo offers a wide range of digital press solutions for commercial, label and packaging printing. Regina Guslitzer, Sustainability & Application Business Manager, spoke to Hannah Barnett about where the company came from, where it is going, and the sustainability value of digital print.
ICOEL
ICOEL is dedicated to the research and development of cutting-edge technologies for the fruit and vegetable market. Owner and General Director Bruno Stravato explained ICOEL’s innovative mindset.
Kismet Kebabs
Kismet Kebabs is a UK-based kebab manufacturer with a broad portfolio. Marketing Manager Gulseren Enver discussed the company’s growing success, product ranges and dedication to collaboration, in conversation with Hannah Barnett and Antonia Cole.
Lincoln & York
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.
Messem
Messem produces frozen strawberries, as well as other fruits, for the global food industry. Strawberries are the company’s key product and are sold in slices, halves, cubes and irregular quarters, suiting them to individual customer needs. CEO Jan Sevenhuysen and Sustainability Manager Douae Lamrahli discussed the company’s achievements and sustainability standards. Report by Antonia Cole.
Noblewood Group
Headquartered in Montenegro, Noblewood Group is a premium maker and distributor of premium and super-premium spirits, including the world-renowned Beluga vodka. The company offers spirits in over 100 countries worldwide. Managing Director Andreas Ioannides discussed the company’s new product releases and global reach, in conversation with Imogen Ward and Antonia Cole.
Notting Hill Bakery
Notting Hill Bakery has earned a reputation in London for delivering top-quality, hand-shaped artisan bread, viennoiserie and patisserie. Initially established exclusively to serve Sally Clarke’s restaurant and shops in West London, the company has expanded its reach to cater for a diverse selection of wholesale clients. Hannah Barnett spoke to Adrian Maccelari, Managing Director, to learn more.
Omega Ingredients
Renowned worldwide for cutting-edge biochemistry and all-natural raw materials, Omega Ingredients delivers exquisitely sourced flavour projects. Product Manager Martyn Warner explained to Hannah Barnett how the company made its name with a focus on high-quality, provenance-driven, natural flavours and extracts (kiiNotes®).
Prezzemolo & Vitale
Established over 30 years ago, Prezzemolo & Vitale sells traditional and regional Italian grocery products from shops in Sicily and London. CEO Giuseppa Vitale outlined the company’s high-quality products and plans for progression. Report by Phil Nicholls.
Primaflor
Primaflor was established in the 1970s as a family-run enterprise in Pulpí, Almería, southeast Spain. The company has been in the fresh produce business since the eighties, meticulously nurturing all the vegetables it grows, while responsibly preserving the surrounding environment. Cecilio Peregrin, Corporate Director, explained the secret of Primaflor’s success to Hannah Barnett.
Regal Springs Europe
For over three decades, Regal SpringsEurope Gmbh has been cultivating premium tilapias through highly responsible aquaculture. Managing Director Petra Weigl and Product Manager Anne-Marie Koch discussed the many benefits of tilapia. Report by Phil Nicholls.
SCHOKINAG
SCHOKINAG is a leading industrial chocolatier backed by more than a century’s worth of expertise. Following the implementation of a new global strategy, the company is witnessing rapid expansion. Managing Director Judith Laudenklos explained more, in an exclusive interview with Inside Food & Drink. Report by Imogen Ward.
Scoffs Group UK
Scoffs Group UK evolved following the acquisition of three Costa Coffee stores in Essex and East London. Since then, the group has continued to expand its portfolio, quickly becoming Costa’s largest UK-based partner. COO Paul Turner mapped out the journey so far, during an in-depth interview with Inside Food & Drink. Report by Imogen Ward.
Seara
A Brazilian food processing company, Seara specialises in the distribution of meat products to a global market. UK General Manager Alexandre Mattos discussed the company’s recent expansion and product innovations, in conversation with Antonia Cole.
SiccaDania
For the past ten years, SiccaDania has developed a reputation for creating solutions customers want. Now, following a significant takeover, the company has redefined itself as a process specialist within the food and dairy industries. CEO Lone Thiel Høgholt explained what this means for the company, during an in-depth interview with Inside Food & Drink. Report by Imogen Ward.
Süper Film
A leading manufacturer of high-quality films for the packaging industry, Süper Film’s vision is to offer innovative and sustainable solutions to customers across the world. General Manager Süper Film Europe David Haskins and Sales, Marketing & Export Director Zeynep Yenen discussed the company’s recent expansion and environmental innovations. Report by Antonia Cole.
The Collective
In 2010, The Collective brand was founded by two entrepreneurial chefs, Angus Allan and Ofer Shenhav, in New Zealand. Within a year, it was the country’s bestselling gourmet yoghurt. It has since expanded to the UK, where it is just as popular. Supply Chain and Procurement Director Gary Lake explained to Hannah Barnett how The Collective owes much of its success to a willingness to be different.
Tradin Organic
Tradin Organic is the global front-runner for organic ingredients. With an extensive worldwide network of suppliers, the company is a strong player in the modern organic food industry. Tradin sources premium, certified-organic ingredients and has more than 150 products linking famers from over 60 countries of origin to manufacturers in Europe, the US and Asia. Rafal Taciak, Commercial Director of Cocoa, Sugar & Sweeteners, explained to Imogen Ward and Hannah Barnett how the company thrives.
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