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Heineken launches Heineken Studio as an innovation hub for the beverage sector Heineken has introduced Heineken Studio, a new platform aimed at fostering innovation within the brewing industry. This initiative seeks to combine Heineken's brewing expertise with contemporary cultural trends to create products and experiences that align with evolving consumer preferences.
IFTECH Pakistan 2025 – the South Asia's premier Food & Beverage Technology Event! IFTECH Pakistan is the premier event for the food and beverage processing and packaging industries, celebrating its 20th edition in 2025, scheduled for May 29-31, 2025, at the Expo Centre Lahore.
Perfect Day sued over ‘misleading’ marketing of animal-free dairy Perfect Day is facing a lawsuit filed by the GMO/Toxin Free USA (GTFU) and the Organic Consumers Association, who allege the company misled consumers about its synthetic dairy protein, ProFerm.
UK government cuts import tariffs on food items In a bid to support economic growth and lower costs for consumers, the UK government has suspended import tariffs on dozens of food and beverage items until 2027.

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Heineken launches Heineken Studio as an innovation hub for the beverage sector Heineken has introduced Heineken Studio, a new platform aimed at fostering innovation within the brewing industry. This initiative seeks to combine Heineken's brewing expertise with contemporary cultural trends to create products and experiences that align with evolving consumer preferences.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/heineken-launches-heiMay 07, 2025193+

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UK's deposit return scheme confirmed: What F&B companies need to know

After years of consultation, delay and debate, the UK government has officially confirmed that a deposit return scheme (DRS) will launch in England and Northern Ireland on 1 October 2027.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/uk-s-deposit-return-sMay 07, 2025166+

UK's deposit return scheme confirmed: What F&B companies need to know

ADM to close South Carolina soybean plant amid cost-cutting drive – Reuters

Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) is set to permanently shutter its soybean processing facility in Kershaw, South Carolina later this spring, as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and reduce costs, according to Reuters.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/adm-to-close-south-caApr 23, 2025132+

ADM to close South Carolina soybean plant amid cost-cutting drive – Reuters

Opinion: With so many ‘flavours’ of AI, food and beverage brands must choose wisely

AI is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it comes in many 'flavours' and food and beverage manufacturers are no exception. In this industry, as in many others, the focus is on narrow AI – designed to excel at specific tasks, like demand forecasting or quality control.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/opinion-with-so-many-Apr 22, 2025157+

Opinion: With so many ‘flavours’ of AI, food and beverage brands must choose wisely

Olam to invest $500m into food ingredients business, divest other units over time

Olam Group has today (14 April 2025) revealed further details of its updated business reorganisation plan, including plans to invest $500m into its food ingredients business and divest all its other assets over time.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/olam-to-invest-500m-iApr 15, 2025146+

Olam to invest $500m into food ingredients business, divest other units over time

Treehouse Foods cuts 150 jobs as part of planned operational changes

Treehouse Foods, a US-based private label food and beverage manufacturer, has announced that it is implementing planned changes to drive greater operational efficiency, achieve cost savings and enhance profitability.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/treehouse-foods-cuts-Apr 15, 202569+

Treehouse Foods cuts 150 jobs as part of planned operational changes

Arla Foods and DMK Group to merge

Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced plans to merge, creating Europe’s largest dairy cooperative with a combined pro forma revenue of ?19 billion.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/arla-foods-and-dmk-grApr 09, 2025166+

Diageo exchanges Cîroc vodka rights for majority ownership of Lobos 1707 Tequila

Diageo has exchanged its majority ownership of the Cîroc Ultra-Premium Vodka brand rights in North America for majority ownership interest in Lobos 1707 Tequila.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/diageo-exchanges-c%C3Apr 09, 202595+

Diageo exchanges Cîroc vodka rights for majority ownership of Lobos 1707 Tequila

Texas attorney general launches investigation into Kellogg’s over cereal health claims

Ken Paxton, attorney general of Texas, US, has launched an investigation into WK Kellogg Co (Kellogg’s) for potentially violating the state’s consumer protection laws.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/texas-attorney-generaApr 08, 202584+

Texas attorney general launches investigation into Kellogg’s over cereal health claims

IFTECH Pakistan 2025 – the South Asia's premier Food & Beverage Technology Event!

IFTECH Pakistan is the premier event for the food and beverage processing and packaging industries, celebrating its 20th edition in 2025, scheduled for May 29-31, 2025, at the Expo Centre Lahore.

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IFTECH Pakistan 2025 – the South Asia's premier Food & Beverage Technology Event!

Opinion: With so many ‘flavours’ of AI, food and beverage brands must choose wisely

https://www.foodbev.com/news/opinion-with-so-many-Apr 22, 2025157+

UK government cuts import tariffs on food items

In a bid to support economic growth and lower costs for consumers, the UK government has suspended import tariffs on dozens of food and beverage items until 2027.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/uk-government-cuts-imApr 22, 202584+

UK government cuts import tariffs on food items

Olam to invest $500m into food ingredients business, divest other units over time

https://www.foodbev.com/news/olam-to-invest-500m-iApr 15, 2025146+

Treehouse Foods cuts 150 jobs as part of planned operational changes

https://www.foodbev.com/news/treehouse-foods-cuts-Apr 15, 202569+

Too weird to be true? The F&B launches that sound like April Fool's – but aren’t

Every 1 April, the food and beverage industry braces for an onslaught of outlandish product announcements – think square potatoes or machines that can turn water into wine.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/too-weird-to-be-true-Apr 02, 202571+

Too weird to be true? The F&B launches that sound like April Fool's – but aren’t

Global agri-food-tech investment shrinks as sector enters new growth phase

The global agri-food-tech sector has seen a steep decline in investment, with funding plummeting by 73% from its 2021 peak, according to the latest FoodTech 500 report.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/global-agri-food-techApr 01, 202595+

Global agri-food-tech investment shrinks as sector enters new growth phase

Global Eggs acquires Hillandale Farms for $1.1bn – Reuters

Global Eggs, a Luxembourg-based company led by Brazilian entrepreneur Ricardo Faria, has agreed to acquire US egg producer Hillandale Farms for $1.1 billion.

https://www.foodbev.com/news/global-eggs-acquires-Apr 01, 2025116+

Global Eggs acquires Hillandale Farms for $1.1bn – Reuters

WHO advises against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a guideline that recommends against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) for weight control.

https://www.foodbev.com/May 17, 2023256+

WHO advises against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

Alpla launches new biodegradable coffee capsules

Global packaging company Alpla is rolling out a new generation of biodegradable coffee capsules for the Blue Circle brand made with organic material.

https://www.foodbev.com/May 17, 2023138+

Alpla launches new biodegradable coffee capsules

Döhler opens taste innovation hub in New Jersey US

Global producer of natural ingredients and solutions, Döhler, has inaugurated its new office and laboratory hub in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

https://www.foodbev.com/May 04, 202372+

Döhler opens taste innovation hub in New Jersey US

Opinion: ‘Greenhushing’ in the F&B industry is not a long-term solution

Food and beverage organisations around the world are facing a dilemma. Navigating the drive towards a more sustainable future is being met with increased scrutiny from consumers, regulators and investors, leading to the rise of so-called ‘greenhushing’. However, with the world facing critical climate-related targets, organisations must ensure they are still taking the lead when it comes to greener actions.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 28, 2023162+

Amcor and Löfbergs partner to launch recycle-ready coffee packaging

Amcor has teamed up with Swedish coffee group Löfbergs to launch a mono-material coffee packaging with 55% reduced carbon footprint for both chemical and mechanical recycling.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 25, 2023116+

Amcor and Löfbergs partner to launch recycle-ready coffee packaging

FAO and WHO release first global report on cell-based food safety

This week, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with WHO, published its first global report on the food safety aspects of cell-based products.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 07, 2023214+

FAO and WHO release first global report on cell-based food safety

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Quaker open new learning centre

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Quaker have announced the opening of a 'Greenhouse Learning Center' to field test, measure and analyse compostable packaging, with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 06, 2023120+

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Quaker open new learning centre

Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper bundle packaging

Packaging manufacturer Mondi has collaborated with Swiss converter ATS-Tanner to create a paper band to hold products or bundles, reducing unnecessary plastic.

https://www.foodbev.com/Apr 06, 2023139+

Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper bundle packaging