Food & Drink International

Food & Drink International stands out for its unique editorial style. The magazine prioritizes featuring specialists in their respective areas to maintain high standards of editorial integrity and independence. Renowned figures from the industry frequently share their insightful opinions and helpful guidance.

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J.M. Smucker to close Indianapolis manufacturing facility

1 week ago | fdiforum.net | Tess Egginton

The J.M. Smucker Co. has announced plans to close its Indianapolis manufacturing facility, which manufactures products from the company’s Hostess brand, and consolidate operations into other existing facilities. The company will close and pursue the sale of its Indianapolis manufacturing facility by early 2026.
Euromilk’s proud dairy brand ‘Kukkonia’ packing milk in stick packs

1 week ago | fdiforum.net | Tess Egginton

The Slovakian dairy Euromilk fills UHT milk (for its Kukkonia brand) on an aseptic stick pack machine from technology leader IMA Hassia. The market for aseptic stick packs continues to grow rapidly. They are extremely easy for consumers to handle and manufacturers benefit from lower material costs.
Artisanal gelato and pastry ingredients company, Casa Optima to be sold to private investment firm

1 week ago | fdiforum.net | Tess Egginton

Charterhouse Capital Partners has entered into an agreement to sell Casa Optima, a global player in the artisanal gelato and pastry ingredients market, to a group of investors led by private investment firm Terlos. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Rimini, Northern Italy, Casa Optima serves over 30,000 gelato shops and 6,000 pastry shops in over 150 countries worldwide.
Arla Foods Ingredients and Alchemy Agencies sign new distribution agreement

1 week ago | fdiforum.net | Tess Egginton

Arla Foods Ingredients and Alchemy Agencies have announced a new distribution partnership to serve the performance nutrition market in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Effective immediately, the distribution agreement will primarily focus on Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). It supports Arla Foods Ingredients’ strategy to expand sales in Southeast Asia and in ANZ/Oceania, where Alchemy Agencies is a leading distributor of speciality food and beverage ingredients.
Craft beer crisis as 43 UK breweries collapse in a year

1 week ago | fdiforum.net | Tess Egginton

43 UK breweries have become insolvent in the last year, says national accountancy group UHY Hacker Young, many of which are small, independent craft beer producers facing mounting cost pressures. The 43 breweries that have become insolvent include names like Fourpure (location of a famous photo shoot for Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak), By The Horns, Magic Rock Brewery, Burton Town Brewery and Wild Weather Ales.
Newlat Food enters agrement to acquire Diageo production facility

3 weeks ago | fdiforum.net | Tess Egginton

Newlat Food has entered into an exclusivity agreement to acquire Diageo’s production facility located in Santa Vittoria d’Alba, Italy. The transaction would enable Newlat Food to complete and strengthen its offering in the drinks category – a sector where it already generates over €350 million in revenue in the United Kingdom. The facility boasts extensive experience in the production of a wide range of alcoholic beverages, ready-to-drink products, and low and no alcohol products.
£6m invested in sustainability makeover for Lucozade Energy

3 weeks ago | fdiforum.net | Tess Egginton

Lucozade producer Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has invested £6.3 million in a major packaging redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles, significantly reducing plastic use and supporting the efficient recycling of its bottles. Lucozade Energy bottles will now feature a half sleeve that covers 50% of the bottle height compared to previous full-length sleeves. This results in a 60% reduction in the total sleeve weight, removing 956 tonnes of new plastic per year.
Colbert Packaging enhances quality and efficiency with LearyVIEW Print Solution powered by EyeC

3 weeks ago | fdiforum.net | Tess Egginton

Colbert Packaging, a leader in the pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging industry, has invested in a robust solution to ensure defect-free shipments, improve operational efficiency, and maintain compliance with industry standards. The company has integrated the LearyVIEW Print Solution, powered by EyeC and W. H. Leary, into its production processes, transforming its quality control, efficiency, and market positioning.
Cheers Global forms exclusive export partnership with Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm

3 weeks ago | fdiforum.net | Tess Egginton

Cheers Global and Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm have confirmed a three-year export agreement, giving the Cheshire-based drinks exporter exclusive rights to distribute Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm products internationally. Finland, Thailand, and Germany were among the first international markets entered, marking significant milestones in Healeys’ global expansion. Consumers in these countries can now enjoy the flagship Rattler brand, along with other favourites like Cornish Gold.
ofi opens soluble coffee facility in Brazil

3 weeks ago | fdiforum.net | Tess Egginton

ofi has officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art soluble coffee facility in Linhares, Espírito Santo, Brazil. The strategic investment strengthens ofi’s position as a top 3 independent producer in the growing global soluble coffee market, projected to reach $52.2 billion by 2031, while creating significant economic impact in Brazil’s premier coffee-growing region.