Nestlé is further expanding its plant-based food portfolio with two new innovations—plant-based alternatives to egg and shrimp under the Garden Gourmet brand in Europe. 

Nestlé is bringing Garden Gourmet to UK supermarkets with the next generation of plant-based alternatives, the Sensational range. Plant-based fans in the UK will be able to get their hands on the vegan products, which have already been very popular in the UK's out-of-home channel.

Do you produce cakes or single-serve desserts and wish to learn more about optimizing your production with easy automation? If so, on October 14, Apex Motion Control, specialists in robotics and automation for the baking and food industry, is teaming up with Unifiller Europe and Shuffle-Mix to host a virtual Baking Industry Trade Event, live from Europe. This event will feature live equipment demonstrations for automated cake production and automated single serve dessert production.

NewCold has announced changes to its leadership and organization structure as it continues its transformation into a faster, leaner and more agile company poised for global growth. The changes are designed to further strengthen the execution of the company’s strategy in regional markets. The new, simpler management structure will provide greater clarity on responsibilities, and new reporting lines will strengthen leadership accountability and long-term stewardship.

A closer collaboration between Nestlé and Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL Group) will see the world’s largest food company and its leading international hospitality management institution further combine their scientific and culinary expertise to accelerate innovation.

Plant-based ingredient manufacturer Fooditive Group has launched GoPeasy, a pea-based drink that correlates with the mission of the Dutch company to deliver healthy and affordable products for everyone.

Lineage Logistics has reached an agreement to acquire Kloosterboer Group, a leading independent integrated platform for temperature-controlled storage, logistics and value-added services in Europe, Canada and South Africa. The transaction is subject to regulatory clearance and completion of the employee consultation process. 

Glacio, a Constellation company, announces 100% acquisition of 3PL provider Göteborgs Frysehus. The transaction marks two important milestones for Glacio as this is Glacio’s first acquisition, and Glacio’s first venture into the Swedish market.

Constellation Cold Logistics has announced that HSH Coldstores, a Constellation platform company, is significantly expanding its footprint. Plans have been submitted for a £15m development which will create up to 50 jobs at the leading business park on the south bank of the Humber, in the UK. When completed, the state-of-the art facility at Europarc business park will increase HSH Coldstores’ capacity in Grimsby by over 30,000 pallet positions.

Nestlé is launching Wunda, a new pea-based alternative milk. Wunda will launch first in France, the Netherlands and Portugal, with a rollout to other European markets planned. In addition to the original recipe, the Wunda range includes unsweetened and chocolate versions.