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
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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 & Drink Summit. These unique instruments ensure an efficient and
Scottish distiller Edrington, which produces global spirits brands, including The Macallan, The Famous Grouse, Cutty Sark, Highland Park Scotch whiskies, Brugal rum, and Snow Leopard vodka, has reported earnings before
Diageo recently announced that Larry Schwartz, President North America would retire by the end of this calendar year. Diageo has now appointed Deirdre Mahlan (pictured), currently Chief Financial Officer, as
Inspired by growing consumer demand for home-grown, traceable meat, an Ayrshire-based husband and wife have launched The Scottish Burger Company. Promising burger lovers locally sourced, ethically farmed Scotch beef prepared
Visitor Management Limited, based in Long Eaton, has the systems that will help you ensure safety and security for your premises, staff and products. Food and drink industry production facility
Mary Thompson, president of US-based Cargill Value Added Meats, has been appointed to lead Cargill’s European poultry business based in Hereford, England, effective August 1, 2015. Mary Thompson replaces Pilar
Nestlé Purina PetCare brand Friskies has launched Pull ‘n Play, the world’s first tender edible strings for cats, in North America. Pull ‘n Play comes in a choice of three
Grimsby Institute has further strengthened its commitment to the local food industry with the appointment of Mat Thompson (pictured right) as Senior Trainer Consultant (Food). A food industry specialist who
Bottle conveyor manufacturer Gebo has unveiled the K110 universal guiding system. Gebo’s new bottle conveyor builds on the company’s acknowledged expertise in the field, offering a robustness which far outstrips
On 12 June 2015 the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) announced that it would refer the proposed £80 million sale of Dairy Crest’s Dairies operations to Muller UK & Ireland
Nestlé and other members of the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) have announced a resolution to halve food waste across their operations by 2025 versus a 2016 baseline and support UN
Sunday 1 November marks the return of Nordic Organic Food Fair to Malmö, Sweden. With its focus on new innovations from across the organic food and drink sector, this popular
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a protein solution that enables manufacturers to make delicious high-protein low-fat dips using the acid whey they have left over after making Greek yogurt. It
Draft plans to encourage food innovation via a new, simplified authorisation procedure for novel foods, already informally agreed with the Council of Ministers, have been endorsed by the Environment Committee
McCormick & Company, the global flavour specialist, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of One World Foods, seller of Stubb’s barbeque sauces, a US-based private company
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
Consumers worldwide remain overwhelmingly positive about the goodness of milk, understand its nutritional value, but feel variety and convenience are
Van Geloven develop and produce Abrand and private label frozen snacks and meal components for the retail and wholesale sector
Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, the US Food and Drug Administration has declared that partially hydrogenated
Nestlé has joined the Global Apprenticeships Network (GAN), a coalition of companies, employers’ federations and associations that addresses the global
Rising levels of interest in health, snacking and indulgence are trending in the pet foods market, as owners increasingly treat
A leading Italian integrator specialised in the water and soft drinks market recently installed a clever solution. By utilising AmbaFlex’s
Arla Foods is disposing of its stake in Walhorn AG in Belgium, a joint venture with Lactalis, to the privately-owned
British retailer price wars have seen the average price paid for milk fall in recent years and consumers can now
Emmerald Green Keg, a new and innovative patent protected beer keg, owned, designed and manufactured in Ireland, has been launched.
Dairies operating a set yoghurt production line can now use their existing equipment to make drinking yoghurt, thanks to an
A first of its kind public-private partnership between the Conseil du Café-Cacoa, Cargill and CAREhas enabled 14 cocoa farmer cooperatives
The Coca-Cola Company and Monster Beverage Corporation have completed their previously announced strategic partnership. As a result of the transaction,
The 2015 Food and Drink IT Summit will be held on 7th of July in the Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham. The
Folie d’Oc Rosé has become the first wine available in France to offer its drinkers the convenience and style of
Bayn has developed a cost effective solution for no-added-sugar chocolate, by using a steviol glycoside based composition containing natural flavours
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