UK headquartered R&R Ice Cream, owned by funds managed or advised by PAI Partners, is acquiring Nestlé South Africa’s ice cream business. The terms of the deal, which are not
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Orkla Food Ingredients (OFI), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Idun Industri, has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in the German sales and distribution company EISUNION, which supplies a full-range
Nestlé Purina has opened its first factory in Poland, a SFr93 million (€88 million) investment to help meet rising demand for pet care products in Central Europe. Poland is the
More than 97% of food samples evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) contain pesticide residue levels that fall within legal limits, with just under 55% of samples free
Supply chain expert Cold Move Ltd has announced the completion of its management buy out, in a €4.5 million deal structured by Donworth Capital. Cold Move provides temperature controlled and
Quorn Foods, the global meat free producer, is embarking on a £40 million investment drive to fuel further growth over the next 12 months. The North Yorkshire-based food manufacturer, which
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII) has joined forces with FBD Insurance to sponsor the new farm safety campaign -‘Champions for Change’. Farm deaths in Ireland increased by 87% in 2014, with
Europe’s leading workplace drinks provider, Eden Springs is helping to fund the construction of clean water wells in Uganda. In support of World Water Day on March 22nd, Eden Springs has
Alpro, the Belgium-based pioneer and market leader for soya-based drinks and food products, is to invest €80 million in eight new production lines to hugely increase its production capacity for
A new industry-led agri-food marketing body for Northern Ireland is to be established. The food and drink sector is hugely important to the Northern Ireland economy. It has a proven
Geo-political tensions and adverse currency effects during 2014 exerted more influence on FrieslandCampina’s business operations, revenue and financial results than in previous years. The international dairy co-operative reported a 0.6%
Coffee company Pelican Rouge Group has agreed to acquire Maas International vending services businesses in Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland and the UK. This allows Pelican Rouge to further strengthen its market
As the hype around healthy eating continues to grow, it seems supermarkets across Britain have reached new levels in stocking their shelves to appeal to a healthier appetite. Indeed, new
Wine.com.br the biggest online merchant for wine and beer in Latin America and the third largest company of its kind in the world, has announced two major international acquisitions in
Irish agrifood business Aurivo Co-operative Society has acquired leading UK sports nutrition brands company, My Goodness. The acquisition provides Aurivo with significant access to the growing sports nutrition/protein drinks and
Despite rising levels of interest in recent years, ready-to-drink (RTD) or iced teas still accounted for a relatively modest 7.5% share of global soft drinks launches recorded by Innova Market
Italian drinks giant Gruppo Campari has reported a 2.4% increase in sales to €1.56 billion for 2014, driven by organic sales growth of 3.4%. EBITDA decreased by 10.5% to €294.4
Diageo has re-affirmed its long-term commitment to Mexico by pledging additional future investment in its local operations following the recent completion of its acquisition of Tequila Don Julio. In addition
The Produce World Group has announced a third successive profitable year, the acquisition of leading organic grower Taylorgrown, and a streamlining of its management board. This continued the trend of
Kellogg Company has been included in Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list for the seventh time since 2007. According to Ethisphere, an independent research center promoting best practices in
Interfood has extended its offering to the food processing industry by adding the Alco range of machinery to the list of major manufacturers for which the company is the sole
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 1 March 2015, show that deflation has reached a new low of -1.6% as price competition between
Swiss confectionery manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli Group is continuing to grow faster than the chocolate markets in which it operates
Dutch food group Wessanen has agreed to sell its US subsidiary, American Beverage Corporation, for $55 million to Harvest Hill
A new initiative aimed at giving more tourists an appetite to visit Northern Ireland has been launched. Announcing that next
Tetra Pak® Pasteurizer PF is a new flexible, automated solution for sauces, dressings, pastes, dips, soups and other prepared food
The Hain Celestial Group, a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe and India, has
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has appointed Ian Wright to lead the organisation, which is the voice of the
With four women on its board of directors, or 38%, and eight women holding spots on the company’s Global Leadership
Teagasc, the agriculture and food development authority in Ireland, has appointed Dr Mark Fenelon as Head of Food Research. Dr
The ban on exports to Russia and a tough trading climate domestically have adversely impacted on the 2014 financial performance
United Biscuits, the leading international manufacturer of biscuits and cakes, has announced that Martin Glenn will be stepping down from
Nestlé is launching across Europe a new version of its popular adult Fitness cereal with 30% less sugar, as part
The disappointing festive trading period for the big four supermarkets could prove to be catalyst harbinger for a major change
Nichols, the UK soft drinks group, has posted sales of £109.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2014, an
International drinks group, Quintessential Brands Group, has announced the acquisition of Lafragette & Legier SA (L&L) from French American Vintners
Diageo has officially opened a new $119 million bottling line expansion at Meta Abo Brewery in Sebeta marking the culmination
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Heineken, the international brewer, plan to work together in a range of
A new and exciting addition to its growing list of ready meals ingredients has been unveiled by Snowbird foods. Lamb
Systems Integration (SI) has announced that Cropwell Bishop Creamery is the latest business to invest in Integreater® – the modular,
Ireland’s leading dairy ingredients company, Glanbia Ingredients Ireland, has commenced production at its new, state-of-the-art nutritional ingredients plant at Belview
In three years Glanbia Ingredients Ireland’s Belview facility has literally come from a green field in County Kilkenny to a
It was just 18 months ago that Glanbia Ingredients Ireland awarded GEA a contract to build one of Europe’s largest
EPS were awarded the contract at the new Glanbia Ingredients milk processing facility in Belview Port, Co. Kilkenny through their
Established in 2000 and based at Boherbue in County Cork, the heart of the cheese producing region of Ireland, Ingredient
In 2014, Greggs, the UK’s leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer with 1,650 retail outlets, began to implement a strategy to focus
The Executive Board of Royal FrieslandCampina intends to appoint Tine Snels (pictured) as Executive Director of the FrieslandCampina Ingredients business
Carlsberg has released its 2014 CSR report and Economic Contribution report. Following the recent announcement of a project to develop
SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewer, has completed the first phase of a $100 million brewery expansion project at its
Systems Integration has announced that its customer base has doubled since launching the market leading Integreater® brand in 2010. And
Refresco Gerber, the leading European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices for retailers and brand owners, has reported a
The UK’s leading yogurt and chilled desserts manufacturer Müller Dairy, part of Müller UK & Ireland Group, has confirmed the
Unilever has agreed to acquire REN Skincare, the iconic British skincare brand. Created in 2000 by Antony Buck and Robert
Diageo has completed the acquisition of full global ownership and control of Tequila Don Julio following the receipt of all
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