Category Archives: Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

BASF Introduces Isobionics® Natural alpha-Farnesene 95, a High-Purity Fermentation-Derived Flavor Ingredient Enhancing Lime Applications

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Isobionics® has introduced Isobionics® Natural alpha-Farnesene 95, a high-purity natural flavor ingredient designed for lime oil and citrus applications. Produced through fermentation technology using renewable resources, the product ensures exceptional consistency, sustainability, and purity above 95%. It … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Unveils GreenPod Home, a Breakthrough Home-Compostable Fiber Solution for Coffee Pods

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced GreenPod Home, a pioneering fiber-based coffee pod solution that is officially certified OK compost HOME by TÜV Austria. The innovation allows consumers to compost their used coffee pods at home, ensuring full biodegradability without toxic … Read the full press release

Co-op Strengthens Responsible Sourcing with Full Transition to ASC-Certified Aquaculture

(IN BRIEF) The Co-op has committed to ensuring that all its standard own-brand fresh and frozen farmed seafood becomes ASC-certified by 2027, marking a major milestone in its sustainability agenda. The ASC label, recognised worldwide for responsible aquaculture, guarantees high … Read the full press release

Europe is engineering the future of alcohol-free beverages — combining precision tech, flavor science, and green innovation to lead a global shift in drinking culture

Europe’s dealcoholization and no/low-alcohol beverage sector is expanding rapidly, now valued above €10 billion, driven by health-conscious consumers and regulatory support. Technological innovation is leading the charge — from vacuum distillation and membrane filtration to aroma recovery systems that preserve … Read the full press release

Ingka Group boosts e-commerce growth with AI-driven logistics acquisition of Locus

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group — IKEA’s largest retail operator — has acquired U.S.-based logistics technology company Locus to strengthen IKEA’s digital and fulfilment capabilities. Locus’s AI-driven logistics platform optimizes delivery routes, resource allocation, and … Read the full press release

BevZero Advances Dealcoholization Technology and Sustainable Production with New High-Capacity Facility in South Africa’s Cape Winelands

BevZero South Africa has relocated to a larger, purpose-built facility in Paarl, expanding capacity from 144,000 L to 346,000 L. The site enhances production quality with upgraded infrastructure, automated sanitation, and advanced temperature control systems. Sustainability features include a fully … Read the full press release

BevZero South Africa Invests in Advanced Paarl Facility to Drive Quality and Innovation in Dealcoholized Wines

(IN BRIEF) BevZero South Africa, a global leader in dealcoholization and beverage innovation, has relocated its operations to a new, larger facility in Paarl, strategically situated in the Cape Winelands to meet rising demand for premium dealcoholized and alcohol-free wines. … Read the full press release

University of Twente inaugurates FieldLab as a living laboratory for climate, urban, and agricultural challenges

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente has opened its new FieldLab, a semi-controlled outdoor research and training facility that allows students, researchers, and societal partners to test solutions for climate change, urban resilience, and food security. Designed with sustainability and … Read the full press release

Natural Resources Institute Finland Luke leads Bio2Max initiative to capture bio-CO₂ and recycle nutrients from biogas plants in support of Valio’s climate goals

(IN BRIEF) The Bio2Max project, coordinated by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), has been launched to improve the sustainability of dairy production and enhance the value of biogas plant by-products. The initiative focuses on capturing and utilizing bio-CO₂, creating … Read the full press release

Delft’s new Van Marken Food Innovation Center highlights dsm-firmenich’s 155-year legacy and commitment to sustainable nutrition

(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has inaugurated its Van Marken Food Innovation Center in Delft, the Netherlands, establishing a new hub for global food innovation and sustainability. Serving as headquarters for its €3 billion Taste, Texture & Health business unit, the facility … Read the full press release

GEA strengthens beverage education and research at Geisenheim University with advanced pilot-scale technology

(IN BRIEF) GEA has supplied Geisenheim University’s new Beverage Technology Center (GTZ) with a fully integrated pilot-scale processing plant designed for both education and applied research in beverage technology. The setup includes a flash pasteurizer, CIP/SIP system, carbonator, separator, and … Read the full press release

Nordic Dried Fruit Innovator Dellia Group Joins Euronext Oslo Børs in NOK 649 Million Listing

(IN BRIEF) Dellia Group ASA has been listed on Euronext Oslo Børs with an opening share price of NOK 135, corresponding to a market value of about NOK 649.4 million. The listing represents the 52nd on Euronext markets this year … Read the full press release

IKEA launches global långbord events to celebrate Cooking & Eating Year and bring communities together

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is launching its first-ever global celebration of the Swedish långbord, with more than 200 stores in at least 14 markets hosting communal dining events beginning September 13. The initiative marks the start of Cooking & Eating Year, … Read the full press release

DNV certifies Songlilai Trading Enterprise and Junshin Sushi with MSC and ASC Chain of Custody standards for sustainable seafood sourcing

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded MSC and ASC Chain of Custody certifications to Songlilai Trading Enterprise Pte Ltd and its subsidiary Junshin Sushi Pte Ltd, presented at Seafood Expo Asia in Singapore. The certifications guarantee seafood traceability back to sustainable … Read the full press release

M&S brings Australian-inspired Lamingtons to the UK high street in collaboration with Genesis Bakery

(IN BRIEF) M&S has launched Australian-inspired Lamingtons for the first time on the UK high street, created exclusively with its long-term Northern Irish partner Genesis Bakery. Available in Chocolate & Coconut and Caramelised Biscuit varieties, the Lamingtons combine rich chocolate … Read the full press release

M&S showcases Kent fruit growers in new Farm to Foodhall advert promoting quality, sustainability, and family farming

(IN BRIEF) M&S Food has launched a new Farm to Foodhall advert featuring Rochester grower John Myatt and his daughters Alex and Hannah of J. Myatt & Co., who have supplied the retailer with British plums for more than 40 … Read the full press release

Family-owned A.F. Blakemore named M&S Food’s wholesale partner to support efficiency and expand branded product range

(IN BRIEF) M&S Food has appointed A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd as its new primary wholesale partner for third-party branded products, strengthening its Reshape for Growth strategy. Under a multi-year agreement, Blakemore will deliver directly to M&S’s regional distribution network … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak expands New Food offering with Swan Neck Bio collaboration to simplify fermentation and cut contamination risks

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has partnered with Swan Neck Bio to help food producers simplify and de-risk fermentation scale-up. The collaboration introduces DIRINOC™, a storable and certified starter culture that allows direct inoculation, removing the need for on-site propagation and … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina and Milcobel take next step toward merger with publication of final proposal for member review

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina and Milcobel have published their final merger proposal, outlining legal, financial, and operational details ahead of member consultations this autumn. The merger aims to create a stronger, future-proof dairy cooperative that secures long-term earnings for member farmers, … Read the full press release

GEA advances into DAX following strong transformation driven by innovation and sustainability

(IN BRIEF) GEA has joined the DAX index, becoming one of Germany’s 40 largest listed companies following a strong rise in its market valuation and successful qualification via Deutsche Börse’s “Fast Entry” process. The company’s transformation, centered on innovation, sustainability, … Read the full press release