When it comes to cocoa and chocolate, sustainability is taking on increased importance, influencing consumers’ purchase decisions and their perceptions of the brands they buy. New research from Cargill finds
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Having rejected a €734 million takeover offer from Elliott Management, a US hedge fund, the board of ARYZTA, the global speciality bakery group based in Switzerland, has decided to focus
Royal A-Ware, the Dutch family-owned dairy company, plans to take over the milk powder production towers at Aalter in Belgium from FrieslandCampina. These milk powder towers have a production capacity
Loryma, an expert in wheat-based ingredients, has opened the doors to its modern and versatile new test laboratory at its headquarters in Zwingenberg, near Frankfurt in Germany. New functional wheat-based
Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, and Reliance Automation have joined forces to support Irish food businesses considering automation. Recent advances in technology mean robotic automation is now
GPF Capital has closed a private equity investment in Frugarva by integrating the Spanish business into its citrus holding The Natural Fruit Company. Frugarva, founded in Murcia in 1965, is
Heineken has announced the appointment of David Flochel as Managing Director of its UK operations. David Flochel joins Heineken UK, which is Britain’s leading pubs, cider and beer business, from
FrieslandCampina will restructure its cheese packaging activities and intends to close its location at Genk in Belgium. The intended closure will lead to 211 job losses. The employees involved have
Britvic has appointed Sudeep Shetty as Group Chief Information Officer as the UK-based soft drinks group embarks on strategic investment in technology to transform the business and its supply chain.
New research1 from Aldermore bank reveals that nearly half (47%) of SMEs who import goods and services from the EU and two out of five (43%) SMEs who export to
Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw sales wiped out in November as lockdown hit in England and tough trading restrictions continued in Scotland and Wales, latest data from the
Irish potato grower and packer Meade Potato Company has entered the starch commodity market by extracting starch from surplus potatoes and potato processing by-products. The extraction unit at the Meade
MAKEit, the EIT (European Institute for Innovation & Technology) Food project, has launched a new partner programme to accelerate research and development (R&D) innovation across food supply chains. The initiative
In order to further optimise its production network, FrieslandCampina intends to discontinue powder production at its Dutch plants in Dronrijp and Gerkesklooster. As a result of this intended decision, the
The Nordic Council of Ministers has published a research project identifying 8 megatrends affecting the future of food in the Nordic-Baltic region. The research has taken place in the context
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is set to accelerate the decarbonisation of its business by reducing absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain – including scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions – by 30% by 2030 (vs 2019)** and setting a path to become
German dairy processor Uelzena Group continues to pursue its strategic goals and is expanding the existing spray-drying technology at its Uelzen site to include an ultra-modern spray-drying plant. The new
As a signatory of the UN ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ pledge, Nestlé is one of the first companies to share its detailed, time-bound plan and to do so ahead of schedule.
Ornua Ingredients Europe has unveiled a new range of pizza cheeses through its Spinneyfields brand. The Spinneyfields, Consistent Shred™ Pizza Cheese has been developed for the pizza delivery market, worth
The Irish industry invested €1.55 billion in the all-island economy from 2010 to 2020, while the value of Irish whiskey exports from the island of Ireland reached €890 million in
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has acquired Sweet Green Fields, a leading global stevia solutions business. The acquisition of SGF brings
PepsiCo has announced the extension of its partnership with football’s elite UEFA Champions League for the 2021/22–2023/24 seasons. The continuation follows PepsiCo’s recent announcement of its multi-year premier partnership with
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has released a technical report detailing the results of a sustainability LCA conducted on
Britvic has reported an 8.6% decrease in revenue to £1.412 billion and a 22.6% decline in adjusted EBIT to £165.8
The North East of England is set to welcome a pioneering new initiative in the fresh food market which will
Arla Foods Ingredients has achieved CO2 savings of around 60,000 tonnes a year by using energy from biogas. Meanwhile, the company
Diageo has announced a range of 25 bold and ambitious goals in its ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ plan, designed
Crust and Crumb, the Northern Ireland-based bakery, has announced a major£5.8 million investment. The investment will allow the company to
Kerry, the ‘taste & nutrition company’, has released a research white paper on the exciting emerging topic of protein snack
Bacardi, the world’s largest family-owned spirits company, has acquired 100% ownership of premium crafted and batched cocktail company TAILS. The
Cargill, the global food, agricultural, financial and industrial products company, has announced a significant investment in Seventure Partners’ Health for
Greencore Group, a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, has reported a 12.5% fall in revenue to £1.265
Viking Malt Group, which supplies malt to breweries, has decided to make a strategic investment of about €90 million at
A new report on the Irish dairy industry and its position relative to a number of leading EU countries as
In line with its strategic direction, AAK, a leading provider of value-adding vegetable oils and fats, has decided to establish
Kerry Group has announced the appointment of Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder to the role of President and CEO, Taste & Nutrition,
Tetra Pak has unveiled findings from its global research study, in partnership with Ipsos[1], showing that food safety is a major
Swiss dairy group Emmi is strengthening its presence in Switzerland and investing SFr50 million (€46 million) in its traditional location
Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food and drink industry in Ireland, has published new economic
International spirits company, Quintessential Brands Group, has announced changes to its senior leadership team with James Lousada, former CEO of
SnackFutures, Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub dedicated to unlocking emerging snacking opportunities around the world, has made a seed
Nestlé has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the healthy recipe box and prepared frozen meals company, Mindful Chef,
PAI Partners, a leading European private equity firm, has announced the simultaneous acquisitions of Addo Food Group, the UK’s leading
Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has unveiled its new, expanded range of organic certified extracts and flavourings that are
Premier Foods has reported a 15% rise in group revenue to £421.5 million for the 26 weeks to 26 September
As a precautionary measure, Diageo is recalling its newly launched new non-alcoholic beer – Guinness 0.0 – in Great Britain
Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has announced that Victoria Spadaro Grant has
Ornua Foods UK, the major supplier of cheese and butter to leading UK retailers, has announced a £3 million investment
Premier Foods has agreed to the disposal of its interest in Hovis Holdings to Endless LLP. Alongside its joint venture
Kerry Group, the ‘taste & nutrition’ specialist, has reached agreement to acquire the Canadian company, Bio-K Plus International. Bio-K Plus
Leaders in Scotland’s food and drink industry have written an open letter to the Prime Minister urging him and the
Associated British Foods, the UK-based diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, with significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas,
Carlsberg UK and Marston’s have completed the transaction to create a new beer company, Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC). The
Britvic has appointed Tom Fiennes as the new Commercial Sustainability Director for Great Britain, as the company continues its ongoing commitment
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