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.
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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 of its sustainability strategy – The Positive Cup. Backed by
Ireland’s premier coffee roaster, Java Republic, has been announced as the new on board coffee supplier to Aer Lingus for short haul routes, including European destinations. Heralding the union of
Solar Impulse, the world’s first attempt to fly around the globe in a solar-powered aircraft, has broken the record for the longest solo flight in such a machine. The plane
Kraft Foods Group and HJ Heinz Company have completed their merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Company, the third-largest food and beverage company in North America, and the fifth-largest
Paine & Partners, a US-based private equity investment firm focused on investing globally in food and agribusiness, has acquired Spearhead International, one of the largest agricultural producers in the European
The Irish drinks industry has pledged support for the Government’s new ten year strategy for the agri-food sector, Food Wise 2025. Ross MacMathuna, director of Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland,
Nestlé is investing US$20 million in a new manufacturing facility in Dubai to produce coffee and culinary products and cater for rising demand throughout the Middle East. The new facility
Mondelēz Internationaland D.E Master Blenders 1753 have completed the transactions to combine their respective coffee businesses, including Mondelēz International’s coffee portfolio in France, to create JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), which
The Irish Government has unveiled a new ten year development strategy for the agri-food sector, Ireland’s most valuable indigenous industry. Aptly named Food Wise 2025, the strategy sets new ambitions
Greene King, the UK brewer and pub group, has reported record revenue of £1.315 billion for the 52 weeks ended 3 May 2015. Operating profit before exceptional items was down
Diageo has sold Gleneagles Hotel to a private investment group led by Ennismore for an undisclosed amount. Ennismore is a real estate hospitality firm which owns The Hoxton brand, and
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 21 June 2015, show the overall grocery market slipping back into decline with 0.1% less going through
Faccenda Foods, one of the UK’s leading food companies, has won the Manufacturer of the Year award at the Meat Management Awards. These annual awards recognise excellence throughout the meat
The Irish Government has introduced the new TAMS II Dairy Equipment Scheme which is the second of the new Targeted Modernisation Schemes (TAMS II) to be launched under the new
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
Greene King, the UK pub retailer and brewer, has successfully acquired Spirit Pub Company for £774 million in the most
Manufacturers active in confectionery, biscuits, ice cream or cereals will benefit from increased supply of Belgian chocolate following the official
12 exhibition halls, over 1,200 exhibitors, and a multitude of innovations: from the 12th to the 17th September 2015, bakers,
Brazilian meat group Marfrig Global Foods is selling Moy Park, one of Europe’s largest poultry processors, to JBS for US$1.5
Mondelez International has renewed its global strategic partnership with Facebook, the world’s largest discovery platform, with a focus on creating
Carlsberg UK is continuing its year of innovation by announcing the launch of Carlsberg’s new 0.0% ABV lager. Carlsberg 0.0%
Nespresso France has won ‘Best Environmental Initiative’ in ‘Trophées Défis RSE’ 2015 for supporting innovation in recycling technology and developing
Italian confectionery giant Ferrero Group is acquiring Thorntons, the UK chocolate manufacturer and retailer, for £111.9 million. Ferrero has made
SABMiller plans to make its portfolio of beers and soft drinks relevant to more consumers on a broader range of
Ireland’s high alcohol tax takes means that Ireland is now one of the most expensive countries in the world to
PA have extended their eclipse range of tray sealing machinery and launched the eclipse 240, a fully electric high speed
When considering food safety in terms of production, the critical component of any conveyor is the belt. The prime challenge
UK dairy co-operative First Milk has confirmed that the pre-tax losses accumulated for the last financial year (2014/15) will be
Mars Incorporated has opened an AU$100 million (US$77.5 million) pet food factory in Bathurst, Australia. It will manufacture dry pet
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