ProStrategy Colman are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the ‘IBM Platinum Achievement Award – Top Irish Business Partner for 2014’. The award was presented at the annual
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A consortium of organisations from the packaging,retail and recycling industries will roll out a trial programme that aims to increase the number of black CPET trays that are recycled. Led
Materials handling specialist Jungheinrich has completed the acquisition of ISA-Innovative, a leading warehouse management systems software company. Jungheinrich has held a significant stake in ISA since 2009 and, in recent
The European Commission has today (2 July) unveiled a revamped package of waste and recycling targets to accelerate Europe’s transition to a circular economy. The ‘Circular Economy Package’ requires member
Appointment underscores Adama’s commitment to LycoRed as nutrition leader LycoRed, Israel, part of Adama Group, announces the appointment of Rony Patishi-Chillim as its new CEO, effective October 1, 2014.
Values-led ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s is stepping up its efforts to reduce CO2 emissions with a move towards ‘carbon insetting’ to improve supply chain resilience and resource efficiency.
Eschlikon, June 2014 The mexican subsidiary of the swiss Corvaglia Holding AG celebrates its ten years of existence. Back, on July 24 2004 at 14:47 hours the first closure left
Covering UV-Printing for Food Packaging The Hague, Netherlands, June 27, 2014 – RadTech Europe (RTE) announces they are hosting an international food seminar on ‘UV-Printing for Food Packaging.’ This
When Olympus Automation (OAL) became the lead sponsor for “Coast to Coast in a Day 2014” we didn’t anticipate the enthusiastic response from our employees and customers alike. Originally wanting
30 September – 2nd October 2014, NEC, Birmingham The PPMA Show, the UK’s premier free-to-attend complete production line event for processing and packaging machinery, has announced that Coca-Cola Enterprises and
LRS Consultancy in partnership with Enval, SITA UK, Nestlé UK & Ireland, Coca-Cola Enterprises and Tesco have received funding to scope out viable approaches for collecting flexible packaging materials. This
Now, Soccer Fans Can Enjoy Salted Nuts without Guilt Atlit, Israel — June 25, 2014, New market research conducted by TNS for the Israel Society of Hypertension shows that 62%
Brussels, Belgium, June 24, 2014 – Traffic congestion, due to growing urbanization, strains cities and raises environmental concerns. The need for sustainable transport and passenger mobility is accelerating the adoption
Taura Natural Ingredients has named France-based Phoenix Ingredients as European distributor for its Gourmet Series fruit pieces for the artisanal confectionery and bakery sectors. Phoenix, based in Bordeaux, will collaborate
Avignon, 23 June 2014 – Naturex has expanded its portfolio of natural solutions for shelf life extension with a range of new cherry-based antioxidants and curing enhancers for meat &
Not one, not two, but three students trained by leading food industry training company, Verner Wheelock Associates, have achieved the highest marks in the country in their RSPH examinations. Helen
The search is now on for Britain’s first-ever Investec Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year 2014.It seeks top food and drink entrepreneurs from the nation whose food is now
A food waste collection and disposal company based inCountyDurhamis now working with food catering specialists Taylor Shaw to process the leftover food waste from over 200 schools acrossDurhamfor the production
Many female consumers mistakenly believe that eating and drinking high protein products could make them fat or develop excessive muscle mass, according to whey protein supplier Arla Foods Ingredients. The
Five flavors allow manufacturers to create drinks with multiple cherry profiles BREMEN, GERMANY — June, 2014 —– Sensient Flavors has developed a new line of natural cherry flavors. With Black
The Carlow Brewing Company’s production facilities in Bagnelstown, Co Carlow, will be powered by wind energy provided by Energia and third-party wind farms under a new deal. The wind turbines
Relying too much on a health benefit to differentiate a new food or beverage is the most common reason for failure in functional foods and beverages, reveals a new
Brussels, Belgium, June 17, 2014 – Debates are taking place in Europe to shift urban deliveries outside of peak traffic
Greek yogurt manufacturers in the US could cut their acid whey output by a collective 1 million tons a year
Ireland has the 5th most innovative agri-food sector in the European Union behind Denmark, Finland, Germany and the Netherlands,
Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has announced a further investment of €36M in its
Danone said it plans to shut plants in Italy, Germany and Hungary, eliminating 325 jobs, because of a drop in
Coca-Cola has announced plans to launch a new version of its bestselling soft drink with a third less sugar and
Heineken is to invest £126 million into expanding its UK operations; £50m at its Manchester brewery, £58m at its Hereford
Brussels, Belgium, – Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a
Marel’s new M-Check 2 Checkweigher, launched at Marel’s Packing, Labeling and Dispatch event on June 11, combines high levels of
Are you familiar with camu camu or pink guava? If not, you can get to know them in WILD’s new
Researchers at Ford Motor Company and H.J. Heinz Company are investigating the use of tomato fibres in developing sustainable, composite
Outgoing CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara Jason Whooley is to head up Bio-marine Ingredients Ireland (BII) in Killybegs, Co Donegal
Innova Market Insights at IFT Food Expo 2014 (New Orleans, June 21-24) Duiven, The Netherlands — High interest in protein
Confectionery company Cloetta has announced the acquisition of Ireland-based Aran Candy, the owner of the Jelly Bean Factory brand, for
Jungheinrich has launched a completely re-designed generation of IC-engine powered counterbalanced forklift trucks. The new ‘Torque Converter’ hydrodynamic drive trucks
Supermarket chain Waitrose is stepping up its sustainability drive by joining forces with the Technology Strategy Board and ITM Power
End-of-line packaging expert Linkx Packaging Systems has been appointed a ‘System Partner’ by Kuka Robotics. Linkx Systems was selected on
Brussels, Belgium, April 15, 2014 – In order to relieve the overwhelming traffic congestion and improve road safety, debates are
Labeling and Dispatch Event at their new state-of-the-art demonstration center Progress Point in Copenhagen. Innovative manual, semi-automatic and automatic systems
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) has appointed Sarah Marshall as its new Head of Consultancy Business, as a crucial step
Despite the introduction of a standardised traffic light food labelling system in 2013, consumers want manufacturers, brand owners and retailers
At the Vitafoods Europe show 2014 at Geneve the German extraction service provider NATECO2 gives advice in how to gain
Knight Frank has boosted Sheffield’s burgeoning independent real ale sector by finding a perfect home for the city’s newest brewery.
An all-natural fermentation process using mushrooms to remove bitter and acidic qualities from food ingredients created by food technology firm
The GEA Group is setting the standard – with a multi-million euro investment in a new technology center and the
Global bakery products specialist, Puratos, is launching a new white paper presenting the latest industry trends driving cake freshnessinnovation. The
Yogurt products are a strong-selling category around the world. One reason is the variety of forms this dairy product can
With Kampffmeyer Food Innovation’s latest product, loose seeds and similar toppings become a thing of the past in production areas
Algatechnologies (“Algatech”), Israel, announces a more than 100% expansion of its production capacity of AstaPure® brand natural astaxanthin. This doubling
Agri-services group Origin Enterprises has upgraded its full-year guidance as it reported a “solid” operating and financial performance in the
Lamb Weston / Meijer, manufacturer of deep-frozen potato products and dried potato flakes, is investing 20 million euros in its
Carlow Brewing Company, one of the country’s most established craft breweries, is excited to announce the much anticipated launch