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Domino Printing Sciences has launched a new ink for use in its range of G-Series thermal ink jet printers (TIJ) printers. The BK118 ink extends TIJ printing capabilities to effectively
Arla Foods and the Egypt-based dairy company Juhayna have agreed to form a joint venture which will sell Arla’s products across Egypt. Juhayna Food Industries is Egypt’s leading manufacturer of
Greencore Group, the UK, Irish and international convenience food business, has increased revenue by 3.2% to £639.8 million for the 26 weeks ended 27 March 2015, with operating profit up
Unilever has announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Jean-Marc Huët, has decided to step down on 1 October 2015. Huët, who joined Unilever in January 2010, will remain in his
After testing organic Tuborg at summer festivals in 2014, Carlsberg is now preparing to launch Tuborg Ra as part of the permanent brand portfolio in the Danish market. “We are
Grappling with a UK grocery market that remains highly competitive, Premier Foods has reported a loss before tax of £135.6 million for the period from 1 January 2014 to 4
The global consumer foodservice market increased in value by over 5.4% in 2014, with over US$2.7 trillion in sales, according to market research company Euromonitor International. Full service restaurants accounted
Mondelez International, the world’s largest chocolate company, has announced its $400 million Cocoa Life program is fully operational in Indonesia, the world’s third largest cocoa origin and the biggest cocoa
Ecolean has received the WorldStar Award for SnapQuick from the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). Ecolean’s reclosing device SnapQuick, as well as the transparent package Ecolean Air Aseptic Clear and other
UK meat and convenience food processor Cranswick has increased adjusted operating profit by 10.1% to £58.7 million for the year ended 31 March 2015 on revenues up 1% to £1.003
New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra has completed work on a new NZ$72 million (Eur48 million) mozzarella plant at its Clandeboye site, doubling production of the world-famous cheese and creating enough
Two Tetra Pak products, each designed specifically to reduce environmental impact, have won prestigious WorldStar packaging Awards. Tetra Top® with Separable Top and Tetra Prisma® Aseptic 1000 with plant based
Frutarom Industries, one of the world’s largest flavors and specialty fine ingredients companies, continues implementing its rapid growth strategy, having just purchased 95% of Investissements BSA (BSA) for C$42.75 million
SABMiller is to become the new owner of London-based modern craft brewer Meantime Brewing Company. Meantime is a pioneer in British modern craft beer, giving SABMiller an entry point into
Marston’s, the UK brewer and pub operator, has reported a 2.7% increase in total underlying revenue to £384.5 million for the 26 weeks ended April 4th 2015, reflecting the contribution
Northern Ireland Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Jonathan Bell has announced the establishment of a £6.7 million Agri-Food Quest Competence Centre (AFQCC). Hosted at Queen’s University, Belfast, the new Competence
Until now, the only way to produce gluten-free beers was using gluten-free raw materials such as millet, buckwheat, rice or corn. The taste of these products is not comparable to
Glanbia Co-operative Society is reducing its stake in Glanbia plc, the global performance nutrition and ingredients group, by 1.35% to 39.8% through a placement of 4 million ordinary shares in
High levels of competition within the UK ice cream sector are at risk of escalating further, according to Key Note’s new Market Report Ice Creams & Frozen Desserts. While the
Nestlé is investing in innovative technology to help reduce the amount of water it uses in California at the five water bottling plants and four facilities where food or petcare
Valio, Finland’s biggest milk processor and the national market leader in dairy products, has chosen Rocla’s automated guided vehicles for its cheese factories in Finland. In these locations, more than
Wheatgrass is rapidly emerging as a health ingredient in the mainstream food and drinks market. Wheatgrass has long been available
Bernard Matthews, the UK’s largest turkey producer, has launched ‘The Big Green Plan’ – a programme of green energy initiatives
Private equity firm Nomad Holdings has appointed Stéfan Descheemaeker as Chief Executive Officer, effective upon closing of its recently announced
Nestlé and Google have launched a new global digital campaign to help consumers find the top trending YouTube videos on
SPX offers a full range of technology for the production of infant formula and dairy powders. Its integrated infant formula
C&C Group has reported a 9.2% decline in operating profit to €115 million for the year ended 28 February 2015
The Irish Whiskey Association has launched its ‘Vision for Irish Whiskey’, which sets out the industry’s ambition for the future
Whisk.com, a leading digital shopping technology company, has announced release of its new WhiskConnect platform – facilitating smoother conversion of
One road, one distillery, one pub, one shop and one community – Jura is an island with a unique spirit.
Mondini Spa have been at the forefront of packaging innovation for the poultry and red meat industry for many years.
Nestlé has pledged to reduce food loss and waste in a new initiative launched at a SAVE FOOD event in
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 26 April, show intense competition
A new collaboration agreement has been announced between the Teagasc Food Research Centre in Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork and Glanbia
Today’s best practices in water treatment, focus on achieving operational efficiencies, energy reduction, environmental impact minimisation and waste-to-energy solutions. An
EPS Group is a privately owned group of companies focused on the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors. Group services
Finsbury Food Group, a leading UK specialty bakery manufacturer of cake, bread and morning goods for both the retail and
Wrigley, a subsidiary of Mars Incorporated, is to build a new $63 million dollar factory in Kenya. The new factory
International mushroom supplier Monaghan Mushrooms has joined an elite group of companies to be fully verified members of the Bord
Spray dryer manufacturer, European SprayDry Technologies (ESDT) has received the Queens Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2015, following several
In less than a year, Leeds-based Brewology have established themselves as a leading provider of software, packaging equipment, servicing, spares
Bruker Optik has been awarded the “International FoodTec Award 2015” by the DLG (German Agricultural Society) and its partners during
Frutarom, the leading flavour and fine ingredients house, has launched its new superberry ingredient, Incaberrix. The water-soluble extract, rich in
Mars, Incorporated is supporting two important recommendations designed to help consumers limit their intake of added sugars and achieve healthier,
Finnish dairy group Valio has announced that it will continue its use of 100% renewable milk cartons after an initial
A new study conducted by the research team of Professor Raylene Reimer from the University of Calgary in Canada shows
The Irish Atlantic Seafood Company (IASC) has become the first Irish company to receive the Prix d’Elite award from the
Mondelez International is rolling out a global partnership with ChannelSight that will maximize e-commerce sales opportunities across its digital media
PM Group were named as Project/ Construction Management Firm of the Year at the Irish Building and Design Awards 2015.
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published for the 12 weeks ending 26 April 2015, show supermarket
D.E Master Blenders 1753 and Mondelēz International have received conditional approval from the European Commission to combine their respective coffee
FrieslandCampina plans to introduce a new bio-based beverage carton over the next 1.5 years, starting with fresh milk and buttermilk
Nestlé’s Alimentarium museum has launched the Alimentarium Academy, an online learning platform developed with the help of Nestlé Research Center
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