Jane Struk, Creative Director at ARD Design

Touch, taste, tell: How snacks tell their story through design

From first touch to final bite, innovative packaging is transforming snacks into experiences that engage the senses, conscience, and heart – a theme explored at London Packaging Week 2025.

GEA launches GSI 260 skid separator at drinktec 2025

At drinktec 2025 GEA unveils GSI 260 skid separator with 99.9% water reduction technology

German engineering firm GEA is introducing its GSI 260 skid separator at drinktec 2025, promising higher yields and reduced resource consumption for beverage manufacturers. The new centrifuge features direct drive technology and modular efficiency systems designed to optimise production whilst minimising environmental impact.

The MIX-S-4800SC is built with a massive stainless-steel construction, designed for maximum stability and long service life

N&N Nadratowski’s advanced industrial mixers transform food processing with precision engineering technology

Polish engineering firm N&N Nadratowski has established itself as a global leader in industrial mixing technology, offering solutions from 180-litre compact units to 12,000-litre heavy-duty machines. Their innovative approach addresses critical processing challenges across food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, with the flagship MIX-S-4800SC mixer demonstrating exceptional capability in handling complex materials like collagen casings. This […]

Fi Asia Thailand 2025

Fi Asia Thailand 2025 set to open in Bangkok

Registration is open for just one more week for Fi Asia Thailand 2025, as Asia’s premier international event for food ingredients returns to Bangkok from 17-19 September 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).

the secret to Belgian beer foam stability

Belgian beer foam stability: New research reveals complex protein mechanisms behind long-lasting heads

ETH Zurich researchers have uncovered the complex protein mechanisms that make Belgian triple-fermented beer foam significantly more stable than single-fermented lager foam. The seven-year study reveals how protein denaturation during multiple fermentation cycles creates surfactant-like fragments that maximise bubble stability through surface tension effects.

chocolate fermentation from unpredictable craft to reliable science

Precision microbial control transforms chocolate fermentation from unpredictable craft to reliable science

Researchers have identified the key microbial communities and environmental factors that control cocoa bean fermentation, developing a synthetic starter culture capable of reliably producing fine-flavour chocolate characteristics under laboratory conditions. The breakthrough could transform chocolate production from an unpredictable process to a standardised, science-driven industry.

grapes get superfood status

Grapes earn superfood status in peer-reviewed research analysis

Leading resveratrol researcher Dr John M. Pezzuto presents compelling scientific evidence that fresh grapes warrant superfood classification alongside Mediterranean diet staples, citing over 1,600 bioactive compounds and extensive clinical trial data supporting cardiovascular, neurological, and metabolic health benefits.

Gonmisol has entered an exclusive partnership with Mumbai’s K. Patel Phyto Extractions

Gonmisol secures exclusive European rights for Ayurvedic extracts

Barcelona-based Gonmisol has entered an exclusive partnership with Mumbai’s K. Patel Phyto Extractions to distribute scientifically validated Ayurvedic botanical extracts across European markets, with initial focus on women’s health and metabolic wellness applications.

GNT launches certified organic pink food colouring from sweet potatoes

GNT has introduced EXBERRY Organics Brilliant Pink, a plant-based food colouring concentrate derived from purple sweet potatoes. The new organic-certified ingredient is designed for heat-resistant applications including beverages, confectionery, and dairy products, supporting clean labelling requirements across multiple food categories.

CarobWay debuts CarobBiome prebiotic fibre

CarobWay launches CarobBiome prebiotic fibre at IFT FIRST 2025

Swiss food technology company CarobWay has introduced CarobBiome, a carob-derived prebiotic fibre designed to deliver gut and metabolic health benefits whilst minimising digestive discomfort. The ingredient was launched at IFT FIRST 2025 in Chicago in July.