Heineken has opened a $60 million brewery in Myanmar, which will have a technical capacity of 330,000 hectolitres per year and which will directly employ more than 200 local people.
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Having recently announced the potential loss of 43 posts at its Market Drayton site as part of a review of operational efficiencies, Müller Dairy is to create up to 50
Nestlé has launched ‘Project Opportunity’ in the US, a career acceleration programme to help people of all ages gain work experience and strengthen their skills in food and beverage manufacturing.
ISO 9001 has benefited millions of organizations worldwide with users reporting increased growth and productivity and significantly higher customer satisfaction and retention. In September, the 2015 edition of ISO 9001
The Netherlands-based Vion Food has appointed Francis Kint as CEO with effect from 1 September. He takes over the management from Interim CEO Tom Heidman, who is re-appointed as member
The BenRiach Distillery Company, owners of the BenRiach, GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh single malt whiskies, has announced record annual pre-tax profits of £11.1 million and a major new £25 million investment
Having just expanded its portfolio of super-premium rums with the purchase of Banks rum for an undisclosed price, Bacardi has now completed the acquisition of Brazil-based Leblon Holdings and its
While almost three in 10 (28%) users of sugar and sweeteners in Germany believe stevia is good for their health, new research from Mintel reveals more education is needed by
The latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 21st June 2015, continue to see deflation holding back overall spend in the UK
PepsiCo has announced a series of leadership appointments and realigned some of its business segments to support the company’s global business priorities and growth strategies. Hugh Johnston, executive vice president
Nestlé is strengthening its digital innovation presence in Silicon Valley to enhance partnerships with start-ups and leading technology companies, and further develop relationships with consumers by providing them with innovative
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published for the 12 weeks ending 21 June, show a year-on-year growth in sales of 0.9% across the market. Dunnes
New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra and Dutch cheese manufacturer Royal A-ware have officially opened their new site at Heerenveen in the Netherlands. Heerenveen consists of two plants side by side; A-ware’s
Family-owned Bacardi, the largest privately-held spirits company in the world, has expanded its portfolio of super-premium rums with the acquisition of Banks rum for an undisclosed price. The award-winning Banks
With rising health awareness and concern about binge drinking driving sales of low and non-ABV beers among consumers, it seems counter-intuitive that innovation in strongly alcoholic beers should be rising.
UK dairy companies are at the forefront of the food and drink industry’s efforts to improve water efficiency, according to a newly published progress report. The Food and Drink Manufacturing
The British poultry meat industry’s contribution to UK GDP has increased by 9% over the last year, up from £3.3 billion to £3.6 billion, according to a new analysis by
Insights into the results of an EU-wide European Commission public consultation on how land-use and forestry can be used to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions were revealed for the first
Nestlé has launched a global Maternity Protection Policy for its employees worldwide that is estimated to be one of the most progressive programmes of its kind in the industry. The
Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of robotic technology for primary and secondary packaging solutions, has fully redesigned its Delta robotic packaging portfolio to give food producers more versatility and
Parmalat has completed its US$700 million acquisition of Elebat Alimentos, the dairy business of Brazilian food group BRF. The acquisition comprises of 11 production facilities in Brazil and several brands,
Premier Foods has unveiled a new £20 million production line at its Mr Kipling bakery in Carlton, Barnsley more than doubling capacity of its fast-selling Snack Pack cake slices. The
Nespresso has reported significant progress towards achieving its sustainability goals, as the brand marks the first anniversary of the launch
Ireland’s premier coffee roaster, Java Republic, has been announced as the new on board coffee supplier to Aer Lingus for
Solar Impulse, the world’s first attempt to fly around the globe in a solar-powered aircraft, has broken the record for
Kraft Foods Group and HJ Heinz Company have completed their merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Company, the third-largest
Paine & Partners, a US-based private equity investment firm focused on investing globally in food and agribusiness, has acquired Spearhead
The Irish drinks industry has pledged support for the Government’s new ten year strategy for the agri-food sector, Food Wise
Nestlé is investing US$20 million in a new manufacturing facility in Dubai to produce coffee and culinary products and cater
Mondelēz Internationaland D.E Master Blenders 1753 have completed the transactions to combine their respective coffee businesses, including Mondelēz International’s coffee
The Irish Government has unveiled a new ten year development strategy for the agri-food sector, Ireland’s most valuable indigenous industry.
Greene King, the UK brewer and pub group, has reported record revenue of £1.315 billion for the 52 weeks ended
Diageo has sold Gleneagles Hotel to a private investment group led by Ennismore for an undisclosed amount. Ennismore is a
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 21 June 2015, show the overall grocery
Faccenda Foods, one of the UK’s leading food companies, has won the Manufacturer of the Year award at the Meat
The Irish Government has introduced the new TAMS II Dairy Equipment Scheme which is the second of the new Targeted
Family-run, British business TME are proud to unveil their innovative range of ThermoBar Scan thermometers at this year’s IT Food
Scottish distiller Edrington, which produces global spirits brands, including The Macallan, The Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark, Highland Park Scotch whiskies,
Diageo recently announced that Larry Schwartz, President North America would retire by the end of this calendar year. Diageo has
Inspired by growing consumer demand for home-grown, traceable meat, an Ayrshire-based husband and wife have launched The Scottish Burger Company.
Visitor Management Limited, based in Long Eaton, has the systems that will help you ensure safety and security for your
Mary Thompson, president of US-based Cargill Value Added Meats, has been appointed to lead Cargill’s European poultry business based in
Nestlé Purina PetCare brand Friskies has launched Pull ‘n Play, the world’s first tender edible strings for cats, in North
Grimsby Institute has further strengthened its commitment to the local food industry with the appointment of Mat Thompson (pictured right)
Bottle conveyor manufacturer Gebo has unveiled the K110 universal guiding system. Gebo’s new bottle conveyor builds on the company’s acknowledged
On 12 June 2015 the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) announced that it would refer the proposed £80 million sale
Nestlé and other members of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) have announced a resolution to halve food waste across their
Sunday 1 November marks the return of Nordic Organic Food Fair to Malmö, Sweden. With its focus on new innovations
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a protein solution that enables manufacturers to make delicious high-protein low-fat dips using the acid
Draft plans to encourage food innovation via a new, simplified authorisation procedure for novel foods, already informally agreed with the
McCormick & Company, the global flavour specialist, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of One World
Bord Bia has launched its Food and Drink Awards programme for 2015. As the industry seeks to grow output and
More than 100 industry leading suppliers have already booked stands for Lab Innovations 2015, which returns to Birmingham’s NEC on
Leading international food retailers Delhaize Group and Royal Ahold have agreed to merge. The combined company, which will be named
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