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𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 The California Walnuts UK Commission reports a smooth 2024 walnut harvest, with the Chandler variety—making up over 65% of the industry acreage—showing excellent quality, colour, and condition. Gary Thiara, CEO of Empire Nut Company, confirms, “The quality of walnuts this year is very good and meets the high expectations of our global buyers.” Demand is strong, with early bookings shipping worldwide, highlighting California walnuts as a premium product. The industry’s commitment to food safety and advancements in sorting technology ensure a high-quality crop, with an estimated 670,000 tons ready to meet global demand. Click the link below to learn more and follow Food & Drink Network UK for more industry updates. #CaliforniaWalnuts #WalnutHarvest #PremiumQuality #FoodSafety https://lnkd.in/e-wauXYN

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐧 - 𝐚 𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐲 James May’s award-winning gin, JG01 Asian Parsnip by James Gin, has launched in 15 Total Wine stores across California. Following a successful SoCal tour this summer, where over 1,000 fans came out to meet May and get bottles signed, the gin is now available in-store. Known for Top Gear and The Grand Tour, May’s gin recently scored 91/100 at the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards. Co-founder Gus Colquhoun says the new partnership with Total Wine marks a major step in U.S. expansion, tapping into demand for unique, premium spirits. 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲. Click the link below to learn more and follow Food & Drink Network UK for more industry updates. #JamesGin #AsianParsnip #TotalWine #JamesMay #GinLaunch https://lnkd.in/ekGxEaZ9

𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐎 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐮𝐦 AMARETTO ADRIATICO is redefining the amaretto category with the launch of ADRIATICO Roasted Amaretto Planetary Rum Cask, a limited edition made in collaboration with renowned rum producer Maison Ferrand. This exclusive release of 2,600 bottles, aged in ex-Planetary Fijian Rum casks, blends intense amaretto with rum’s nuanced flavours. Available across Europe and at Fenwick stores in the UK, it follows previous limited editions like the Heaven Hill Bourbon and Caroni Rum Casks. Co-founder Jean-Robert BELLANGER calls this “a fantastic limited edition,” with tasting notes highlighting almond, vanilla, and a hint of spices. Click the link below to learn more and follow Food & Drink Network UK for more industry updates. #ADRIATICO #Amaretto #RumCask #MaisonFerrand #LimitedEdition https://lnkd.in/e3MxTQqp

🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐔𝐊 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞,🌟 In this issue: National Flexible collaborates with myco.io, showcasing sustainable packaging solutions with their latest pouch designs. Syensqo launches Riza, a revolutionary plant-based range of antioxidants, supporting clean-label solutions for food preservation. Cross+Morse provides enhanced power transmission solutions that meet the highest quality standards. Teknomek Ltd introduces advanced hygienic solutions tailored to meet the evolving demands in food safety. Refood advises UK manufacturers to prepare for upcoming food waste regulations with sustainable waste management strategies. Waltons Digital Media: the launch of Waltons Digital media. The edition also highlights major industry events such as PPMA Show Show & Empack 2025. Industry leaders share insights on packaging, compliance, and sustainability, with special emphasis on eco-conscious solutions and innovations shaping the future of food manufacturing. Want to 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 or 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬? We’re here to help! Reach out to our team and explore how we can connect you with a wide audience of food and beverage professionals. 📧 Contact: Kimberley Read: [email protected] Joanne Murphy: [email protected] 🔗 Grab your copy now: https://lnkd.in/eyfCGw_B 📌 Follow: Food & Drink Network UK for more industry updates. #FoodandDrink #IndustryNews #Sustainability #Innovation #PackagingSolutions #FoodNetworkUK

𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Popcorn Kitchen - B Corp 🍿is bringing Whole Foods' 2025 food trends to life with their nostalgic, flavour-packed treats. Inspired by childhood favourites, Louise’s creations include Cherry Bakewell, Chocolate Brownie, and Lemon Drizzle, capturing memories in every bite. They’re also embracing the popular "swalty" (sweet + salty) and "swicy" (sweet + spicy) trends with flavours like Sweet & Salt and Sweet & Chilli. Crunch is in, and Popcorn Kitchen’s Belgian chocolate collaborations, seasonal bars, and salted caramel popcorn are flying off the shelves. Click the link below to learn more and follow Food & Drink Network UK for more industry updates. #PopcornKitchen #FoodTrends #NostalgicFlavors #SweetAndSalty #Swicy https://lnkd.in/e9p_K_PS 

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐎𝐂 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐄𝐭𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐎𝐂 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐏𝐃𝐎 In 2024, Italian culinary traditions are thriving, with Alto Adige DOC, Etna DOC, and Pecorino Romano PDO regions showcasing their finest offerings through a partnership with chef Lorenzo Salami, known for his work with royalty and top restaurants. Lorenzo will guide guests through tastings and pairings that highlight the unique landscapes and flavours of each region. From alpine feasts and wine tastings in the Dolomites, to Sicily's celebrated Etna whites, and the versatile Pecorino Romano, this year’s tours and events offer a true taste of Italy's finest. Click the link below to learn more and follow Food & Drink Network UK for more industry updates. 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲. #AltoAdigeWines #EtnaDOC #PecorinoRomano #ItalianCuisine #TasteItaly https://lnkd.in/eCWmNFBH Südtirol Wein - Vini Alto Adige - Alto Adige Wines

𝐊𝐥𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐂𝐁 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 Kliro Capital Partners, which acquired @ICB in June 2023, has launched Fortitude Spirits Group, aiming to become a leading independent UK spirits company. Led by industry veterans, Fortitude Spirits Group will focus on brand creation, distribution, and production, with three divisions: Fortitude Spirits, Fortitude Drinks UK, and ICB Distillers. Warren Scott, Chairman, highlights their goal to "discover new sources of category growth." Nick England Managing Director of Fortitude Drinks UK, and Paul Cornell , Brands Director, emphasise expanding their portfolio with disruptive premium brands like Rozel Rosé Vodka and Hawksbill Rum. 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲. Click the link below to learn more and follow Food & Drink Network UK for more industry updates. #FortitudeSpirits #SpiritsIndustry #UKBrands #PremiumLiquor https://lnkd.in/eyd_B_-h

𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫® 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 Tiger® Beer has become the Official Beer Partner of Manchester United, uniting the iconic Asian brewer with one of the world's top football clubs. The partnership aims to enhance fan experiences, particularly focusing on Manchester United’s large supporter base in Asia, where Tiger® Beer is a leading premium brand. Fans can expect exciting events like co-branded watch parties, street football events, and chances to win trips to Old Trafford. Tiger® Beer’s Global Brand Director Sean O'Donnell shared his excitement for the collaboration, calling it a bold new chapter for the brand. Click the link below to learn more and follow Food & Drink Network UK for more industry updates. #TigerBeer #ManUtd #UncageYourTiger #FootballFans #OldTrafford #LegendaryExperiences https://lnkd.in/e6FzxsvB

𝐀𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝-𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟐 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 ABERFELDY has unveiled its limited-edition 22-Year-Old White Port Cask Finish as part of its Exceptional Cask Series. Crafted by Master Blender Stephanie Macleod, this rare release balances Aberfeldy’s rich, smooth character with the vibrant fruitiness of White Port casks. With only 281 bottles available, this unique whisky, bottled at 46% ABV, offers notes of ripe peaches, nectarines, and warming spices. Priced at £218, it's available exclusively from The Whisky Exchange. Macleod calls it "a beautifully balanced whisky" that honours tradition while pushing flavour boundaries. Click the link below to learn more and follow Food & Drink Network UK for more industry updates. 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲. #Aberfeldy #WhiskyCollectors #LimitedEdition #WhitePortCask #WhiskyLovers #TheWhiskyExchange https://lnkd.in/eJPAf9hr

𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐮𝐩, 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨. Tesco has unveiled its 2024 Christmas Meal Deal lineup, featuring 8 new festive mains and sides. Available from October 21 in stores and online, the range includes highlights like the new "Christmas Cracking Currywurst Sub" and the "Ho-Ho-Hog Wrap." Clubcard members can enjoy the festive meal deal for just £3.60, or upgrade to a Premium Meal Deal for £5. Snacks like Mini Christmas Bangers and Pig in Blanket Sausage Rolls return to spread holiday cheer. Click the link below to learn more and follow Food & Drink Network UK for more industry updates. #TescoChristmas #MealDeal #FestiveFlavours #ChristmasSnacks #Clubcard https://lnkd.in/exvHYspg