Dutch dairy multinational Koninklijke FrieslandCampina plans to invest Eur47m to improve efficiency at its cheese plants in Workum, Marum, Balkbrug, Gerkesklooster and Leerdam. However, the cheese plants at Varsseveld and
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New guiding principles on country of origin labelling to provide British consumers with clear, accurate information on the origin of their food have been published. The guidance, titled ‘Principles on
Atlantic Grupa, Croatia’s biggest food and healthcare company, has successfully completed its acquisition of Droga Kolinska, the largest branded food company in Slovenia. The Eur382m deal creates one of the
Danone is acquiring YoCream, the leading producer of frozen yoghurt in the United States, for $103m. The deal will enable Danone to move into frozen yoghurt, a fast growing segment
Supply shortages are forcing China and India to raise their imports of dairy products, according to the latest Rabobank Global Dairy Outlook report. “The demand from these two giants will
Having lost out on the job to head Essenta Foods, which is being created by the merger of Greencore and Northern Foods, Stefan Barden (pictured) is leaving his post as
UK-based speciality breads, Danish pastries and tarts producer Giles Foods has expanded its bakery in Milton Keynes. Following investment of £3.5m, Giles Foods has doubled the size of the bakery
Marel launches new AEW Delford WPL9040 Weigh Price Labeller – ideal for smaller processors or lower volumes New to the Marel range and launched at the international Conxemar, Macropak and
Moy Park, Northern Ireland’s largest food manufacturer, has officially opened a new turkey processing facility at its site in Ballymena. The £21m world class premises is part of a phased four-year,
Nearly a third of UK shoppers want food and grocery retailers and manufacturers to focus on reducing waste. IGD consumer research shows 29% of shoppers think reducing waste should be
Diageo, the world’s largest spirits group, is holding talks with Industrias Licoreras de Guatemala with a view to acquiring a 50% stake in super premium rum brand Zacapa Centenario. Diageo
UK frozen foods manufacturer Headland Foods is reported to be considering closing its site at Flint in Wales and consolidating production at its factory at Grimsby with the possible
The expectation that taking Health ingredients Europe and Natural ingredients 2010 to Spain would alter the landscape of the show, certainly paid off according to Greg Cherry, UBM portfolio director:
The USA Rice Federation took a stand alongside one of the largest importers of US Rice into the UK at the exhibition ‘Catering for the Public Sector’, at The Barbican
SABMiller, one of the world’s leading brewers with operations and distribution across six continents, has increased reported EBITA by 13% to $2.47b for the six months to September 30th 2010.
Kliklok has just installed THREE of their new KII cartoners to Belgian frozen food producer NANUK. Based in Waragem, this family run company has a number of Kliklok machines in
British regional brewer Fuller, Smith & Turner has increased pre-tax profit by 11% to £16.8m on revenue up 4% to £121.5m for the 26 weeks ended September 25th 2010. The
Nestle will change its sales recognition policy in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the start of 2011. The change will reduce Nestle’s reported sales by about 15%
Private equity firm PAI Partners and French dairy co-operative Sodiaal have rejected a Eur1.4b bid to buy Yoplait from Lactalis. The international yoghurt producer has been up for sale since
Schütz manual provides detailed information about transport containers Selters. Modern IBCs (intermediate bulk containers) come in such a wide range of variants today that there are practically no limits to
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours is highlighting its chocolate expertise alongside its increasing focus on the German confectionery market on Stand 8B at ZDS Chocolate Technology 2010, which is being held
Cooley Distillery, Ireland’s only independent distillery, has been named European Distiller of the Year for the third consecutive year at the annual International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC). Cooley Distillery
The exclusive talks to acquire United Biscuits, the British and international biscuits and snacks manufacturer, between its owners and Chinese
Tokyo-based Lotte Group is reported to be investing in the region of Eur200m to expand and diversify its Wedel confectionery
Long-term problems in the UK wine trade, which is the world’s largest importer, are threatening profitability for major suppliers who
During a week when the Republic of Ireland’s beleaguered Government went cap in hand to the EU and IMF for
Dairy company Milkiland, which operates in the Ukraine and Russia but is registered in the Netherlands, has commenced its public
UK-based food and drink group Princes, which is owned by Mitsubishi of Japan, is reported to be one of the
French dairy group Lactalis is reported to have made an offer for Yoplait, the international dairy business, to create a
A new guide to help UK food businesses communicate with consumers in a clear and consistent way about achieving a
Northern Foods and Greencore, two of the UK’s leading convenience food processors, are to merge to create Essenta Foods, a
With Arla Foods maintaining its profit projections for 2010 of DKr1.2b, the Scandinavian dairy co-operative has decided to increase the
Premier Foods, the UK’s largest domestic food processor, has confirmed that it has received approaches regarding a possible sale of
Following three strategic disposals to become sharply focused on its UK, Irish and US convenience foods operations, Greencore has reported
As expected, following an earlier profit warning, Robert Wiseman Dairies, which processes and delivers 30% of the fresh milk consumed
Unilever has announced plans to decouple its future growth from environmental impact. The food and consumer goods giant has pledged
Dunbia, the Northern Ireland-based red meat processor, has stated there is no truth surrounding the recent speculation about an alleged
Remy Cointreau is considering selling its loss-making champagne business. The French drinks group has hired Credit Agricole-CIB to commence a
In line with its international expansion strategy, Swiss dairy company Emmi has strengthened its position in both the UK and
Dairy Crest has performed solidly during the first six months of the year, benefiting from being a broadly based dairy
Associated British Foods has reported a 10% increase in revenue to £10.2b and adjusted operating profit up by 26% to
Southern Ireland operator, Oakland International, due to organic growth of existing customer business and an increase in new business, has
Switzerland-based Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, reported strong results for its 2009/10 financial
Arla Foods UK, the British subsidiary of Scandinavian dairy co-operative Arla Foods, is to manufacture retail packet butter at Westbury
Milk Link, the UK dairy co-operative, has more than trebled profit before tax to £12.2m in the first half of
Graham’s The Family Dairy, Scotland’s largest independent dairy company, achieved record sales and profits during its last financial year ended
Leading shrink sleeve manufacturer Chadwicks has given Manchester Drinks’ Pina Colada a sweet new look to make it stand out
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business has unveiled the breakthrough technology behind the first chocolate to achieve an EU-approved consumer claim
National Flexible, the Bradford-based company specialising in flexible film packaging, has strengthened its ethical credentials through actively working with Sedex,
Amplio Filtration Holdings, which already includes Puresep Technologies as part of its offering, has purchased Environmental Water Systems (UK), the
Tate & Lyle, the global sweeteners and food ingredients group, has reported an 18% increase in adjusted operating profit to
UK dairy co-operative First Milk has reported profit before tax of £3.2m for the six months period ended September 30th
McCormick & Company, a global leader in spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavours, has expanded its interests in India and
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