Manna Foods is a producer of savoury sauces and employs 70 people. It is a family owned business, and although relatively small, they are extremely successful in what they do
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Refresco Gerber, the leading European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices for retailers and branded customers, has initiated a process to actively explore a new capital structure to support
Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) in the UK has confirmed a case of avian flu outbreak in a duck breeding farm in Yorkshire with very low risk
Miller Brands UK (MBUK) continues to lead the ‘world beer’ category in the UK as it reports 11% NPR (net producer revenue) growth on trading for the six months ending
To drive research and innovation in Scotland’s food and drink sector, Interface Food & Drink, in association with the Scottish Funding Council, has awarded a total of £110,000 to three
Pearlfisher New York has created the new global packaging and architecture for ice cream icon, Ben & Jerry’s. Ben & Jerry’s is an undisputed icon in the ice cream category,
Kerr Compressor Engineers (EK) Ltd are a family owned business providing compressed air expertise to the whole of Scottish industry for over 30 years. Operating from 4 Service Centres, East
Arla Foods Ingredients has officially opened its new €120 million lactose manufacturing plant in Jutland, Denmark. The factory will produce 80,000 tonnes of lactose every year and is situated adjacent
SABMiller, the world’s second largest brewing company and one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola drinks, has reported net producer revenue (NPR) up 2% to $14.0 billion and flat EBITA
Mondelez International is acquiring an 80% stake in the snacks business of Kinh Do Corporation, Vietnam’s leading confectionery company, in a deal worth $370 million. Mondelez’s landmark investment in Vietnam’s
At the Food and Drink Federation (FDF)’s recent Council meeting Fiona Kendrick (pictured), CEO and Chairman of Nestlé UK and Ireland, was elected FDF President for 2015 in succession to
Bosch Packaging Technology has been rewarded with the German Packaging Award (Deutscher Verpackungspreis) in the ‘packaging machines’ category. Granted by the German Packaging Institute (Deutsches Verpackungsinstitut), the award recognizes the
Leading brands from across the food and drink sector will be participating in Food Matters Live, the UK’s first cross-sector event dedicated to food, health and nutrition. Global companies including
Kjeld Johannesen, chief executive of Danish Crown, has joined an exclusive group of Danish executives, who have received the Tietgen medal following extraordinary initiative and enterprise. The Tietgen medal is
The Barry Callebaut Group has switched its sourcing of core Cocoa Butter Equivalents (CBEs) from RSPO mass balance to RSPO fully segregated material across its European operations, as of November
The UK is on the edge of another agricultural revolution, which will be achieved through new technology, innovation and shared knowledge within the sector, according to Mark Bowyer, head of
The reliable labelling of deep-frozen products has thus far presented a considerable challenge, especially in the case of fatty foods such as meat, fish or dairy ice-cream. Furthermore, some deep-freeze
UK poultry processor Faccenda Foods has agreed to acquire Cherry Valley Farms’ duck processing business, Cherry Valley Foods, by the end of December 2014. With a turnover in excess of
Whilst Britain is still a nation of cheese-lovers, with 95% of consumers saying they bought cheese over the past three months, volume sales continue to fall, according to new research
Sales of weight management solutions are soaring in the wake of growing awareness of the extent of overweight and obesity on a global level. Dietary supplements are playing an increasing
Nestlé UK has become a Principal Partner of the Living Wage Foundation, as the first major manufacturer accredited as a Living Wage employer. This new role demonstrates the company’s commitment
Best known for their flagship brand, Fix-a-Form multi-page labels, Denny Bros are getting ready to celebrate their 70th anniversary next year. Fix-a-Form multi-page labels are used extensively in the food
Mondelez International, the world’s pre-eminent maker of chocolate, biscuits, gum and candy as well as the second largest player in
Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, significantly increased its sales volume by 11.8% to
Archer Daniels Midland Company has named Juan R Luciano as the group’s next chief executive officer, effective from January 1,
White’s Speedicook, Northern Ireland’s only oat miller and a leading producer of porridge oats and other snack and breakfast products,
Celtic Pure, founded in 2000 by Padraig and Pauline McEneaney, have just placed an order with Krones UK Ltd, which
C&D Foods has opened a new state-of-the-art pet food pouch manufacturing facility at Edgeworthstown in Ireland. The new facility, an
Canada-based international beverages group Cott Corporation has agreed to acquire DSS Group, parent company to DS Services of America, a
The Irish foodservice market has grown from €6.07 billion in 2013 to €6.13 billion this year, with growth forecasts to
The Brewers of Europe has published the 2014 European Beer Statistics, which reveal a brewing sector that continues to show
By Susan Day, Vice President of International Marketing, California Table Grape Commission Creating demand for California grapes around the world
When Diageo envisaged a major expansion of their St James’s Gate brewery one of the key bottlenecks was the effluent
Dairy Crest has reported a 1% increase in group revenue to £682.1 million for the first half year ended 30
TS Foods in Castlewellan is being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to invest £600,000 and create 20 new jobs to
A New Joint Farm Development Programme has been agreed and launched between Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII) and Teagasc (Irish agriculture
Two thirds of the world’s largest companies are reporting exposure to water risks, some of which have potential to limit
RWL Water is a leading-edge sustainable water, wastewater and reuse solutions company. With more than 7,000 successful installations and strong
Founded in 1834, Nicholas & Harris is the UK’s largest organic baker and is part of the Finsbury Food Group,
Müller UK & Ireland Group has agreed to acquire the dairy operations of Dairy Crest Group for £80 million in
According to Ethnic Foods Update, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the UK market for ethnic foods
The Vitafoods Europe Executive Advisory Board has issued a call for papers for the annual Vitafoods Europe Conference 2015, taking
With milk quotas due to be lifted in 2015, farmers will need all the help they can get and Teagasc
British brewer and pub group Greene King is acquiring Spirit Pub Company in a £774 million deal, which will create
Associated British Foods has reported a 3% decline in revenue to £12.9 billion for the 52 weeks ended 13 September
Danone is acquiring an additional 21.75% interest in Centrale Laitière of Morocco from SNI for €278 million. The transaction will
George Clooney and his favourite coffee are back – returning in the latest Nespresso advertising campaign. The new footage illustrates
Yildiz Holding, Turkey’s largest food and beverages group, is acquiring United Biscuits for a reported £2 billion from private equity
According to Soft Drinks, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, the total UK market for soft
The food and drink industry in Northern Ireland has announced investment projects worth around £180 million and promoted over 800
A varied exhibition programme with activities such as the FoodTech Challenge, award ceremonies, three days of networking and a royal
Diageo has agreed with Casa Cuervo, the Mexican tequila and spirits group, the acquisition of full global ownership and control
The Top Ten Trends likely to impact the food industry in 2015 and beyond have been identified by Innova Market
Produce World Group, which is one of the largest expert growers and suppliers of high quality fresh vegetables in Europe,
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