UK pub operator JD Wetherspoon will begin building work on its first pub in the Republic on Monday. The Watford-based company plans to spend €1.5 million refurbishing the former Tonic
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Beam has hit out at claims made by importing company Sidney Frank that it “sought to destroy” a rival Irish whiskey brand, just days after the group failed to block
Following a recent restructure aligned to its growth strategy and to further integrate into the Envirogen Group, Fluxa Filtri the filtration and water treatment specialists announce the appointment of Andrea
Carmit Candy Industries launches a new line of gluten-free chocolate clusters for healthy indulgence at Natural Products Expo West, Anaheim, March 7-9, booth #571. The new line will be available
The UK’s biggest pizza delivery company, Domino’s Pizza, said it had made a strong start to 2014 as it posted an expected small rise in annual profit. The company, which
According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, world food production will need to increase by 60 per cent in the coming decades if it is to
Kerry Group has reported revenues of €5.8 billion for 2013, despite “highly competitive” consumer food markets in the UK and Ireland. The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) growth
WILD is expanding its facilities in Berlin and Valencia. These investments contribute to job opportunities and employee retention as well as the future of WILD as these locations are important
T&D Corporation has developed a free of charge “ThermoWeb” app for Android and IOS that enables users to supervise its TR-7wf series high precision data loggers, which monitor temperature and
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UK craft brewery Brewdog have teamed up with Honest Burgers to produce the world’s first commercially available alcoholic burger. Unveiled by BrewDog Co-Founder James Watt and Honest Burgers Co-founder Tom
French food group Danone said sales growth would accelerate this year as a recovery in European dairy gathers momentum and as it seeks to rebuild demand eroded by an Asian
According to national UK Statistics, the numbers of single person households are increasing dramatically in Western Europe – and there is growing demand from elderly consumers and students for consumer
Ardagh Glass is expecting to receive bids for its Budweiser beer bottle-making unit this week in a deal that would allay antitrust concerns about the group’s proposed expansion in the
Brazil represents pure vitality, pulsating rhythms, summer and sunshine! The sporting highlights coming up in the next few years, such as the Football World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic
A number of recent news stories have highlighted ongoing issues with food mislabelling and fraud. Recent testing commissioned by West Yorkshire Councils highlighted an alarming number of instances of mislabelled
Irish entrepreneur Eamon Eastwood has secured a major coup for his Taste Ireland business, signing a deal with Autralian retail giant Coles to stock Irish products in 600 stores. Coles
There is much to be said in favour of radiation-curing inks, as world-leading manufacturers of packaging print equipment – and their users — have already discovered. Because UV inks and
A planned acquisition deal between AR Packaging Group and Weidenhammer Packaging Group has been called off. In November 2013, the Weidenhammer Packaging Group (WPG) and the AR Packaging Group (AR)
Sports nutrition company Elivar has raised €700,000 from multiple sources, including the HBAN Food Syndicate, Enterprise Ireland and other private investors. Elivar develops a range of sports nutrition products, specifically
With the new Topfil range of fruit fillings, Puratos introduces the superior taste of wild berries to its bakery, patisserie and chocolate customers. The Topfil range includes up to 60%
As with human food, the production standards laid down for pet foods are rigorous, requiring manufacturers to ensure that production processes are carefully controlled in order to deliver a consistent,
UK-based Premier Foods has taken over the wheat and flour milling operation of Swaziland-based Ngwane Group for ZAR100m. The Swaziland
Finland-based food group Raisio have reported higher annual profits, helped by improved sales from confectionery arm Candy Plus. Raisio’s net
The 2nd annual Alltech International Craft Brews and Food Fair, Ireland’s largest craft beer festival, may have closed its doors
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched Nutrilac® FastRipe, a natural milk protein that enables cheese-makers to reduce ripening times and save
Haagen-Dazs and Betty Crocker-owner General Mills has named Jennifer Jorgensen as its new marketing director. Jorgensen replaces Ed Culf, who
The Bühler Group has launched the Sortex S UltraVision, part of its UltraLine processing equipment, due to rising contamination levels
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has completed a £22m refinancing package and renewal of its banking facilities as it aims for
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has launched its first ever cupcake range – complete with an indulgent filling – through its
Feeding babies with infant formula enriched with Arla Foods Ingredients’ Lacprodan® OPN-10 supports their immune development, according to the results
Six months before the start of the trade fair, the outlook is extremely promising for International FoodTec Brasil, which is
Finnish paper and pulp company has developed a new coated version of its Modo Northern Light liner, which is suitable
A 29-year old Dubliner has been appointed managing director of Britain’s fastest-growing wine company. Eamon FitzGerald has been named as
Para Print will start to recover, reuse and recycle its flexographic printing plates and related materials using a programme developed
Global drinks can manufacturer Rexam has agreed to sell its pharmaceutical devices and prescription retail packaging units to Montagu Private
Switzerland-based food packaging solutions provider Tetra Pak has launched a new carton package with a separable top for easier recycling.
As the dust settles on negotiations by AEA Investors to acquire Siemens Water Technologies, a new name is given to
New company Doehler Mexico S.A. de C.V. in Mexico becomes the hub for Central America, the U.S. and Canada
Algatechnologies, (Algatech) Israel, announces the successful completion of stability studies for its AstaPure® line of natural astaxanthin products. The research
Emulsifier specialist Palsgaard is pleased to announce that the company is in the process of installing a margarine pilot plant
All in All internal invisible barrier system (INTVISIBAR) comprises the latest in surface active control for the minimisation of moisture
Velona Acti-Salt is a novel all-natural blend, lower in both sodium and potassium, which is used to replace sodium chloride
Velona SL+ is a natural clean label shelf life extension solution for use in a variety of raw and cooked meat
Products sweetened with aspartame are as popular as ever. Recent surveys conducted by Populus Research Ltd have found that in
US-based flexible packaging materials manufacturer LPS Industries has extended its product portfolio with the launch of new packaging films
UK Walmart subsidiary Asda is adopting cloud-based colour solution PantoneLIVE to standardise the company’s brand colours across its global packaging
UK-based recycling services provider Viridor is set to invest £25m in a new glass recycling plant in Newhouse, Lanarkshire. To
A new study has found that packaging aesthetics play a stronger role than branding in influencing the taste preferences of
Marel, the leading global provider of advanced equipment, systems and services to the fish, meat and poultry industries, has promoted Ross Layton
Warrens Warehousing & Distribution has seen massive growth following its investment in warehouse management software Access Delta from the Access
Speaking at the ADBA National Conference in Westminster today [3 December], former Secretary of State for Energy Chris Huhne told
Maximum internationalisation. This will be the premise of Alimentaria 2014 that, more than ever, has its sights set on foreign
http://www.instituteofcustomerservice.com/11167/UK-Customer-Satisfaction-Awards.html I am pleased to announce that Buhler Ltd has been nominated as a finalist in the UK Customer Satisfaction