Biogenic Carbon Dioxide captured from Anaerobic Digestion will be available from Blended Products this summer, offering businesses a sustainable, plant-based alternative to traditional CO₂.

ADCO₂, derived entirely from plant-based matter through anaerobic digestion, presents a solution for industries looking to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining efficiency.

With increasing demand for eco-friendly alternatives, ADCO₂ provides ISBT quality renewable CO₂ that supports businesses committed to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and environmental responsibility. Companies using ADCO₂ could report lower Scope 3 emissions in sustainability disclosures, improving ESG scores.

Unlike conventional CO₂, which often originates from fossil fuels or ammonia production, ADCO₂ is produced from organic, renewable sources, aligning with global sustainability goals and net-zero ambitions.

Why ADCO₂? The Key Benefits for Businesses

• Plant-based–Made entirely from vegetable and plant matter and currently going through Vegan, Plant-based and Vegetarian Certification.
• Carbon Footprint Reduction – A renewable and sustainable alternative to traditional CO₂ sources which derive from fossil fuels.
• Eco-Friendly Production – Harnessing the power of anaerobic digestion to create high-quality carbon dioxide.
• Versatile Applications – Ideal for industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and more.
• Food-grade standard/ISBT certified.

Alongside a dedicated working group of leading experts from the biogas and carbon capture sectors, Blended Products has been working hard to push the agenda of biogas and carbon capture, and partner with a UK-based AD plant to create this unique product. “ADCO₂ offers companies a tangible way to make a positive environmental impact while meeting their operational needs,” said Caroline Hunter, Head of Commercial at Blended Products Ltd. “By choosing ADCO₂, businesses can actively reduce their reliance on fossil fuel-derived CO₂ and contribute to a greener future.”

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ADCO₂ will be available from Summer 2025, and businesses can now register their interest to receive early updates and exclusive insights ahead of its launch.

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Continuing with its focus on supporting its customers across various sectors, Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading wholesalers, has released the second instalment in its all-in-one immersive support platform series, with the launch of The Interactive Pub.

With the alarming figure of six pubs closing every week in 2024[1], this second digital initiative spotlights innovation and solutions for the many components of UK pubs, empowering Bidfood’s customers to navigate what is a challenging time for the sector.

As was the case with the Interactive Care Home, Bidfood’s Interactive Pub has been designed to help operators tackle tightening budgets, rising costs and changing consumer habits, delivering a unique easy-to-use platform that clearly demonstrates how the wholesaler’s support tools, expertise and relevant ranges seamlessly integrate within a pub.

The Interactive Pub comprises a collection of expertise from across Bidfood’s Food Development, Marketing, e-commerce and Technical teams.

With over 50 interactive elements to discover, users are taken on a journey through the many areas of The Interactive Pub, given access support tools on cost saving, product guides, bespoke recipes and increase their knowledge via Bidfood’s free e-learning site, Caterers Campus.

Chris Palethorpe, Client Director for Pubs said: “We are delighted to have launched this industry-leading tool for the pub sector, the second in our interactive series.

[1] The Morning Advertiser, 2025

The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) brings together some of the most innovative and respected companies in the frozen food sector, and this year’s IFE is no exception. Visitors to IFE 2025 will have the opportunity to connect with a diverse range of BFFF members in the show’s Chilled & Frozen section, from specialists in premium poultry and seafood to pioneers in frozen vegetables, ready meals, and convenience foods.

These exhibitors represent the best in frozen food innovation, offering high-quality, responsibly sourced, and expertly crafted products that cater to evolving consumer and business needs. Whether it’s cutting-edge foodservice solutions, sustainably sourced ingredients, or globally inspired flavours, BFFF members continue to drive excellence in the industry.

The BFFF’s Head of Technical Denise Rion will also be moderating a panel discussion on the show’s Exporters Hub on ‘Navigating EU Trade: Key Insights for Importers and Exporters in a Post-Brexit World’.

She comments: I’m incredibly pleased to be speaking at this year’s IFE, where I’ll be joining colleagues in providing key insights for importers and exporters in this ‘post-Brexit world’. With so many changes afoot, it’s crucial that UK businesses stay ahead of the curve.

“Ultimately, I hope the session will help in addressing the many challenges we face as well as offering invaluable insight in navigating the complexities of trading with the EU and beyond.  It certainly promises to be a highly informative session, and I’m excited to contribute to such an important conversation.

Discover more about the BFFF members exhibiting at IFE 2025 and how they are shaping the future of frozen food:

Action Foods
With over 40 years of experience, Action Foods are food sourcing experts, supplying partners with a range of products including frozen cooked poultry, Grumpy Pig cooked bacon, and The Smiling Cook’s premium quality pre-cooked IQF pasta and ready-made ambient sauces.

Butterfly Poultry
Founded in 1990, Butterfly Poultry is a well-established poultry and meat trading company. From modest beginnings, the company’s commitment to exceeding customer expectations has driven year-on-year growth. Today, Butterfly Poultry is recognised as a global player, importing and exporting across Europe, Africa, the Far East, North & Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Freeworld Foods Ltd / Congelados De Navarra
Established in November 2007, Freeworld Foods specialises in frozen FMCG goods and is the exclusive UK subsidiary of Congelados de Navarra, Spain’s largest frozen vegetable producer.

With facilities in Navarra, the company has the flexibility to explore wider opportunities within the frozen food industry. Products can be delivered in full loads or as single pallets from UK cold stores, operating on a day-one-for-day-three delivery basis.

Costa Brava Mediterranean Foods
Costa Brava Mediterranean Foods is committed to quality and tradition. Rooted in the Mediterranean and inspired by its balanced and healthy lifestyle, the company offers a diverse selection of products, including fresh meats, hamburgers, marinated and elaborated dishes, croquettes, breaded products, cured sausages, and Serrano ham.

Since 1965, Costa Brava Mediterranean Foods has provided a wide range of products, ensuring exceptional quality and taste while prioritising customer care.

Crown Foods
With nearly five decades as an award-winning supplier, Crown Foods serves the retail and foodservice industries with high-quality frozen food products. The company is dedicated to delivering responsibly sourced, innovative, and delicious offerings that enhance dining experiences.

Crown Foods’ diverse range includes MSC-certified fish and seafood, Red Tractor meat and poultry, gluten-free, meat-free, and party food options, catering to evolving consumer needs.

Ebrofrost UK
Ebrofrost is the leading manufacturer of pre-cooked frozen ingredients for ready-meal manufacturers and the foodservice industry. The company operates production sites in Offingen, Germany; Oerbaek, Denmark; and Beckley, UK, with an annual capacity of 80,000 tonnes.

Ebrofrost’s product range includes pre-cooked and frozen pasta, pasta nests, Asian noodle nests, rice, grains, lentils, and pulses. The company provides customised product solutions to manufacturers of chilled and frozen ready meals, salad bowls, and snack boxes, as well as restaurant chains and quick-service restaurants.

Farm Trans
Since 1987, Farm Trans has been a leader in food transport, combining innovation with investment in IT, sustainability, and people. With offices and equipment in five countries, an extensive network spanning from Ireland to Poland, and partnerships across Europe, the company offers seamless logistics solutions.

Specialising in safe food transport, Farm Trans has extensive experience handling vulnerable frozen and fresh products across Europe and beyond.

Fruveco
For over 35 years, Fruveco has been a global leader in the production and distribution of premium deep-frozen vegetables, vegetable appetisers, meals, and stir-fries. Founded as a family business in Murcia, Spain—Europe’s agricultural heartland—the company blends tradition with innovation to deliver sustainable, high-quality products worldwide.

Fruveco oversees every stage of production, using non-GMO seeds and eco-friendly agricultural practices. GFSI and BRCGS-certified facilities, along with rigorous quality control measures, ensure consistently safe and nutritious products.

Fugers Food
Fugers Food Group (FFG) specialises in producing private-label Pizza Subs and pizza-related products for retailers, foodservice operators, and global airline caterers.

Supplying over 70% of Europe’s largest retailers, the company collaborates closely with clients to develop bespoke pizza concepts, carefully selecting ingredients and designing tailored packaging solutions.

Global Food Link
With over 20 years of experience in the frozen food industry and an extensive global network, Global Food Link transforms food supply into a competitive advantage. The company sources a premium selection of exotic fruits, Asian vegetables, and ethnic specialities from around the world.

Hebei Agrilinks Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd.
A leading Chinese supplier with BRC A-grade certification and a member of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), Hebei Agrilinks has been operating in the frozen food industry since 1997. With an annual sales volume of 15,000 metric tonnes, the company has built long-term relationships based on quality and reliability.

Meadow Vale Food Group
Meadow Vale Foods has been a trusted partner in poultry since 1989, supplying award-winning, fully cooked and IQF chicken products to the UK foodservice industry.

The company’s portfolio includes the Meadow Vale brand, Homestyle Chicken, Goodness Me!, and Sizzling Chicken ranges, with over 70 high-quality poultry products designed to meet the needs of caterers and chefs.

MHP
MHP is a leading international food and agrotech company, operating across the entire supply chain from agricultural fields to retail and restaurants.

The company’s export brands, including Qualiko, Sultanah, and Assilah, are tailored for European, Middle Eastern, and African markets. MHP continuously innovates, collaborating with top culinary experts to develop high-quality, ready-to-eat poultry products.

Nortrade Foods
Nortrade Foods is committed to supplying high-quality seafood at competitive prices, with efficient deliveries from its 2,800-tonne cold store and a dedicated fleet of refrigerated vehicles.

Serving restaurants, hotels, pubs, contract caterers, fishmongers, and wholesalers, the company offers a comprehensive range of seafood, from prawns and crevettes to exotic fish and smoked products. If a product is unavailable, Nortrade Foods will source it.

Pack’d
PACK’D creates nutritious, convenient frozen food products designed for everyday living. Developed by nutritionists, the company’s range includes superfood smoothie kits and organic frozen fruit packs, all perfectly portioned to provide super nutrition in a simple format.

Qualis Trade Ltd
Qualis Trade Ltd is a supplier of chicken meat and convenience food, operating as a subsidiary of EU Poultry, Slovakia’s largest high-quality chicken meat processor.

EU Poultry supplies products to 22 European countries, processing over 40,000 tonnes of poultry annually. The company prioritises rigorous quality control, with frequent external audits from certification authorities such as TÜV NORD and business partners including Tesco Stores and METRO Cash & Carry. It holds Halal and SGS certifications, along with a BRCGS food safety accreditation.

Find out more about everything happening at IFE 2025, and register for your complimentary trade ticket, at ife.co.uk.

WTW’s recent 2024 Global Food, Beverage, and Agriculture Risk Report reveals that 71% of 400 senior decision-makers in the F&B industry see climate change as the most significant environmental risk to their business. Furthermore, 53% believe embracing sustainability offers the sector the greatest opportunity over the next two years.

But what are the specific physical and transitional climate risks facing the F&B sector? How can these risks be identified, quantified, managed, and insured? And how can a coordinated climate risk strategy not only support sustainability but also unlock new opportunities?

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With fluctuating food inflation, changes in government and increases to National Insurance rates, fresh produce supplier, Bidfresh, has released its 2025 ‘The Juice’ fresh trends report, paving the way for new opportunities to engage and inspire the hospitality industry. The specialist wholesaler has unveiled four key trends, as well as what’s driving them, to shape consumer choice this year.

Having conducted research and a thorough market review, Bidfresh’s three specialist brands, Campbell Brothers (catering butchers), Direct Seafoods (nationwide fishmongers) and Oliver Kay (fresh ingredient suppliers), have identified health as the most important factor for over a third of consumers (34%) when choosing food, followed by price (20%) and the environment (16%)[1].

Despite the multiple challenges presented to the industry and concerns over consumer spending, Bidfresh’s research has shown that value is no longer solely attributed to cost. Consumers now carefully assess whether they are getting their money’s worth and consider factors such as food quality, dining experience, ambience and unique selling points.

Based on this, Bidfresh’s 2025 ‘The Juice’ fresh trends report does not only reveal the latest trends, but features first-hand advice from Bidfresh’s dedicated team of experienced butchers, fishmongers and greengrocers on how to leverage each trend for fish, meat, poultry, fruit and veg.

The four key trends identified across Bidfresh are:

Feeding the soul: Research has shown that health has taken priority again after a dip during the cost of living crisis, a shift driven by heightened health concerns, environmental awareness and ethical considerations helping consumers make better food choices. While fruit, vegetables and certain species of fish are associated with healthy eating, this trend presents the opportunity to highlight the nutritional benefits of meat in forming a balanced and nutritious diet.

Closer to home: 43% of consumers would like to try Scottish, Welsh or Irish cuisine in the next 1-2 years[1], fuelled by a sense of identity and national pride. This trend helps to push provenance, as consumers continue to show a strong interest in where their meat, fish and veg come from, seeking reassurance through transparency. It’ll also help encourage the consumption of native fish species, fostering sustainability and reducing reliance on overfished options.

Proactive practices: As consumer awareness of lifestyle choices continue to grow, the demand for sustainability and community engagement remains a top priority. However, consumers are also opting for venues that support local communities and charitable causes while minimising their environmental impact. Campbell Brothers, Direct Seafoods and Oliver Kay have full traceability of all their products, as well as accreditations for meat, fish and produce. The areas that consumers are most interested to see operators engage with are:

• Food waste
• Carbon reduction
• Seasonality
• Certifications
• Regenerative farming
• Sustainable seafood

Flavours less travelled – Fresh meat: This trend celebrates the richness of diverse flavours, providing an escape from the ordinary, whilst maintaining authenticity in dishes. Taking a meat focus, the 2025 ‘Juice Trends’ highlights the appeal of cultural fusion, motivating chefs to look further afield for inspiration from other cultures, ingredients, spices and cooking techniques. Research has shown the top three cuisines to be:

• Argentinian – Argentinian cuisine, the beef dishes in particular, is celebrated globally for its exceptional flavour, with more than half (53%) interested in trying this cuisine[2]. Asado, the national dish of Argentina, is a traditional cooking method where beef is barbequed low and slow. Other meats such as pork, lamb and chicken can also be prepared asado.
• Southern States – From the Deep South of the USA (Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida), some of the cuisines associated with these states are showing high and growing levels of appeal, particularly Creole, Cajun and Soul Food where fried chicken and sausage features. Certain seafood such as prawns, shrimps, lobster and crawfish also play a part in this cuisine in the form of delicious seafood boils.
• Portuguese – 52% of consumers are interested in trying Portuguese cuisine[3], which features meat dishes made with pork and chicken. Grilled or barbequed sardines is another typical dish, all of which reflect the country’s various culinary traditions, local ingredients and robust flavours.

Jodie Gamson, Senior Marketing Manager for Bidfresh said: “We’re very excited to launch our 2025 ‘The Juice’ fresh trends report highlighting the dynamic shift in consumer preferences.

“This year, it’s clear to see that consumers are looking for more than just great tasting food, they want food that nourishes both body and soul, while also being fully conscious of their impact on the environment.

“The announcement of last year’s Autumn Budget was a massive hit to the industry, including our British farmers, leaving questions as to whether consumers will still be eating out of home. However, we’re determined to boost the confidence of our customers, helping chefs and caterers navigate through this challenging time.

“Using this year’s report, we hope to help operators attract consumers with healthier and more sustainable dishes that showcase the fresh, high-quality ingredients Campbell Brothers, Direct Seafoods and Oliver Kay each has to offer.”

Read Bidfresh’s 2025 The Juice Trends report here: https://viewer.ipaper.io/bidcorp/bidfresh/the-juice-fresh-trends-report-2025/?page=1

[1] CGA by NIQ Bidfood 2025 Trends Survey; Sample size: 2000

[2] CGA by NIQ Bidfood 2025 Trends Survey; Sample size: 2000

[3] CGA by NIQ Bidfood 2025 Trends Survey; Sample size: 2000

[1] AHDB/Blue Marble Trust Survey August 2024