FrieslandCampina will restructure its cheese packaging activities and intends to close its location at Genk in Belgium. The intended closure will lead to 211 job losses. The employees involved have
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Britvic has appointed Sudeep Shetty as Group Chief Information Officer as the UK-based soft drinks group embarks on strategic investment in technology to transform the business and its supply chain.

New research1 from Aldermore bank reveals that nearly half (47%) of SMEs who import goods and services from the EU and two out of five (43%) SMEs who export to

Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw sales wiped out in November as lockdown hit in England and tough trading restrictions continued in Scotland and Wales, latest data from the

Irish potato grower and packer Meade Potato Company has entered the starch commodity market by extracting starch from surplus potatoes and potato processing by-products. The extraction unit at the Meade

MAKEit, the EIT (European Institute for Innovation & Technology) Food project, has launched a new partner programme to accelerate research and development (R&D) innovation across food supply chains. The initiative

In order to further optimise its production network, FrieslandCampina intends to discontinue powder production at its Dutch plants in Dronrijp and Gerkesklooster. As a result of this intended decision, the

The Nordic Council of Ministers has published a research project identifying 8 megatrends affecting the future of food in the Nordic-Baltic region. The research has taken place in the context

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is set to accelerate the decarbonisation of its business by reducing absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain – including scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions – by 30% by 2030 (vs 2019)** and setting a path to become

German dairy processor Uelzena Group continues to pursue its strategic goals and is expanding the existing spray-drying technology at its Uelzen site to include an ultra-modern spray-drying plant. The new

As a signatory of the UN ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ pledge, Nestlé is one of the first companies to share its detailed, time-bound plan and to do so ahead of schedule.

Ornua Ingredients Europe has unveiled a new range of pizza cheeses through its Spinneyfields brand. The Spinneyfields, Consistent Shred™ Pizza Cheese has been developed for the pizza delivery market, worth

The Irish industry invested €1.55 billion in the all-island economy from 2010 to 2020, while the value of Irish whiskey exports from the island of Ireland reached €890 million in

Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has acquired Sweet Green Fields, a leading global stevia solutions business. The acquisition of SGF brings

PepsiCo has announced the extension of its partnership with football’s elite UEFA Champions League for the 2021/22–2023/24 seasons. The continuation follows PepsiCo’s recent announcement of its multi-year premier partnership with

Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has released a technical report detailing the results of a sustainability LCA conducted on Kerry’s range of brewing ingredients and enzymes. Entitled Brewing Sustainably:

Britvic has reported an 8.6% decrease in revenue to £1.412 billion and a 22.6% decline in adjusted EBIT to £165.8 million for the year ended 30 September 2020 with adjusted

The North East of England is set to welcome a pioneering new initiative in the fresh food market which will act as a one-stop ‘hub’ for fresh produce growers, traders,

Arla Foods Ingredients has achieved CO2 savings of around 60,000 tonnes a year by using energy from biogas. Meanwhile, the company is investing in its dry blend lactose production capacity, helping

Diageo has announced a range of 25 bold and ambitious goals in its ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ plan, designed to make a positive impact on the world by 2030,

Crust and Crumb, the Northern Ireland-based bakery, has announced a major£5.8 million investment. The investment will allow the company to create 88 jobs and purchase new equipment to help it

Kerry, the ‘taste & nutrition company’, has released a research white paper on the exciting emerging topic of protein snack bar development and manufacture. Entitled “Choosing the Right Protein for

Bacardi, the world’s largest family-owned spirits company, has acquired 100% ownership of premium crafted and batched cocktail company TAILS. The

Cargill, the global food, agricultural, financial and industrial products company, has announced a significant investment in Seventure Partners’ Health for

Greencore Group, a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, has reported a 12.5% fall in revenue to £1.265

Viking Malt Group, which supplies malt to breweries, has decided to make a strategic investment of about €90 million at

A new report on the Irish dairy industry and its position relative to a number of leading EU countries as

In line with its strategic direction, AAK, a leading provider of value-adding vegetable oils and fats, has decided to establish

Kerry Group has announced the appointment of Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder to the role of President and CEO, Taste & Nutrition,

Tetra Pak has unveiled findings from its global research study, in partnership with Ipsos[1], showing that food safety is a major

Swiss dairy group Emmi is strengthening its presence in Switzerland and investing SFr50 million (€46 million) in its traditional location

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food and drink industry in Ireland, has published new economic

International spirits company, Quintessential Brands Group, has announced changes to its senior leadership team with James Lousada, former CEO of

SnackFutures, Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub dedicated to unlocking emerging snacking opportunities around the world, has made a seed

Nestlé has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the healthy recipe box and prepared frozen meals company, Mindful Chef,

PAI Partners, a leading European private equity firm, has announced the simultaneous acquisitions of Addo Food Group, the UK’s leading

Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has unveiled its new, expanded range of organic certified extracts and flavourings that are

Premier Foods has reported a 15% rise in group revenue to £421.5 million for the 26 weeks to 26 September

As a precautionary measure, Diageo is recalling its newly launched new non-alcoholic beer – Guinness 0.0 – in Great Britain

Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has announced that Victoria Spadaro Grant has

Ornua Foods UK, the major supplier of cheese and butter to leading UK retailers, has announced a £3 million investment

Premier Foods has agreed to the disposal of its interest in Hovis Holdings to Endless LLP. Alongside its joint venture

Kerry Group, the ‘taste & nutrition’ specialist, has reached agreement to acquire the Canadian company, Bio-K Plus International. Bio-K Plus

Leaders in Scotland’s food and drink industry have written an open letter to the Prime Minister urging him and the

Associated British Foods, the UK-based diversified international food, ingredients and retail group, with significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas,

Carlsberg UK and Marston’s have completed the transaction to create a new beer company, Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC). The

Britvic has appointed Tom Fiennes as the new Commercial Sustainability Director for Great Britain, as the company continues its ongoing commitment

As the demand for natural colors continues to grow globally, Chr. Hansen Natural Colors shows a clear ambition to remain

Nestlé has acquired Freshly, one of the leading fresh-prepared meal delivery services in the US. The deal values Freshly at

ADM, a global leader in nutrition and partner to the world’s leading consumer brands, has released its view on the

Heineken is acquiring cider brand Strongbow from Asahi Group Holdings in Australia, along with two other cider brands, Little Green

Arla Foods Ingredients has identified high-protein iced tea as the next big trend in beverages. Demand for functional / fortified

Diageo announces it has reached agreement to acquire Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery, the owner of Chase GB Gin and the award-winning

Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, is to acquire an 85% shareholding