The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The launch will be executed through a strategic distribution partnership with its sister company, Vegware, leveraging the Edinburgh-based firm's established logistics and customer support network.

Digital health startup Caloria has announced its official entry into the wellness market, introducing an AI-powered nutrition optimisation app designed specifically to address the complexities of modern metabolic health.

PULP Ultra® is engineered to bridge the gap between sustainability and functional performance in the food-to-go sector. The material is composed of over 95% bagasse fibres, treated with a proprietary barrier spray coating of less than 5%.

The launch addresses one of the most persistent operational pain points in the sector: the noise, maintenance, and pollution associated with generator use. Developed through extensive R&D with industry partners.

The company is positioning its technology as a direct solution to the persistent labour, consistency, and throughput challenges facing the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector.

By leveraging accessible technologies—specifically microcontrollers and modular components based on platforms like Arduino—the company is building custom solutions tailored to the nuances of tea handling.

Packaging solutions provider Harpak-ULMA has announced a significant performance breakthrough for the high-volume ground meat sector, introducing a new application of its Mondini Trave Sinfonia® tray-sealing platform.

The new-generation functional starch is designed to bridge the processing gap between traditional gelatin and starch systems, enabling manufacturers to produce vegan jellies using atmospheric cooking methods.