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Danone is to subscribe to a private placement totaling €437 million by Yashili, one of China’s leading infant milk companies. Upon completion of the subscription, Mengniu, currently Yashili’s majority shareholder,
Nestlé Japan will soon begin using a humanoid robot to sell Nescafé machines as part of its ongoing effort to enhance brand engagement with consumers in Nescafè’s biggest market. Nescafé
450 delegates from food and drink businesses across the UK and Ireland attended the inaugural Sustainable Food & Beverage Manufacturing Conference & Exhibition, which was held at the Motor Cycle
The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 12 October, show SuperValu to be the only major multiple grocer to be in growth
A brewery based on the Isle of Skye which is experiencing a growing demand for its award winning beers is to expand into new markets around the world. The £450,000
The most recent lubricant developments contribute to economical and successful plant and machine operation. With safety such a key consideration, we look at how safety, reliability and cost effectiveness are
80 per cent of British consumers are now switching into hibernation mode, choosing cosy nights in with the family over nights on the town with friends, according to new research
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that after more than seven years of distinguished leadership and service as the US-based drinks giant’s Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer, Joe Tripodi will retire
The diversity and quality of Irish Whiskey were celebrated at the second annual Irish Whiskey Awards. The event, which was organised by the Celtic Whiskey Shop, showcased and honoured this
Nestlé Purina has launched a new personalised dog food product in the United States to help support specific nutritional needs – the first time a major pet food producer has
The rapid rise of stevia as a natural sweetener has continued unabated over the past year. A new study by leading food and drink consultancy Zenith International estimates that worldwide
Chiquita Brands International is being acquired by Cutrale-Safra group in a deal that will combine one of the leading fresh produce companies with one of the world’s most highly regarded
Coca-Cola HBC, the world’s second largest bottler of products of The Coca-Cola Company, has been awarded an A rating by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) – and a place in
The UK’s leading grower and supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World Group, has launched a new branded range of organic vegetable boxes called ‘Nature’s Premium.’ The launch follows the Soil
Carlsberg Group has completed the acquisition of 100% of Chongqing Beer Group Assets Management Co for RMB1.56 billion (approximately DKr 1.4 billion, Eur188 million) to expand its brewing interests in
The PPMA Show 2014 reaffirmed its status as the UK’s premier free-to-attend complete production line event for processing and packaging machinery, as 8,190 visitors took to the NEC for its
UK food group Cranswick has broadened its product range and customer base with the acquisition of Benson Park, a specialist producer of cooked poultry, for an undisclosed sum. Employing about
After three years of activities and fields studies, the AMIGA (Assessing and Monitoring the Impacts of Genetically modified plants on Agro-ecosystems) project will meet with stakeholders to disclose some significant
FoodTech Challenge sponsored by Damstahl is a new innovation competition being held from 28-30 October at the trade fair FoodTech 2014 in MCH Messecenter Herning, where the visitors can follow
PM Group, the international engineering and project management firm headquartered in Dublin, has reported turnover of €355.5 million for the year ended December 31st 2013, well ahead of prior year due
The Coca-Cola Company is to implement a series of actions to reinvigorate growth. These actions support the previously announced five strategic priorities to restore momentum and the Company’s long-term growth
Nestlé has opened its most water efficient factory in the world in Mexico, in a move that the company plans
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 12 October 2014, show that like-for-like prices
Freezers across the UK are ‘neglected’, ‘under-used’ and ‘under-appreciated’, with younger shoppers dubbing them ‘graveyards’ for food that is soon
UK convenience food manufacturer Symington’s has acquired ready meals producer Tanfield Foods for an undisclosed sum. Consett-based Tanfield Foods produces
Operating profit margins of the big four UK grocery retailers – Tesco, J Sainsbury, Asda and Wm Morrison Supermarkets –
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €50 million to Astarta-Kiev, a leading Ukrainian agro-industrial producer. Founded in 1993, Astarta–Kiev
Nestlé has inaugurated the Dairy Farming Institute in Northeast China, in one of the company’s biggest dairy investments that will
Time is running out to register to attend the inaugural Sustainable Food & Beverage Manufacturing Conference & Exhibition to be
Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky brand, has introduced Chivas Regal Extra — its first new global expression since
In response to rising global beef demand, Brazil is set to step up the rapid intensification of its beef production
Less than a year after it joined Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Arcil is launching a new generation of FFS machines that results
Green10 (G10) provides access to an interactive, online dashboard that measures and monitors any caterer’s unique, responsible CSER buying
New research from Mintel reveals that retail sales of Halloween products reached £230 million in 2013 and are expected to
As a result of two in-depth EU projects a team of leading European researchers, industry partners and artisan bakeries has
When maintaining a hygienic environment there are many elements to be considered by a contractor before any construction can begin.
In food production it is vital that the correct flooring is chosen for maximum safety and efficiency around the workplace.
Doosan Industrial Vehicle has launched five new 2.0t to 3.5t capacity forklifts incorporating Doosan’s revolutionary, award-winning G2 diesel engine. By
Arla Foods in Sweden is acquiring cheese business Falbygdens Ost from Finnish food group Atria. The acquisition is in line
UK-based Produce World Group, which is one of the largest expert growers and suppliers of high quality fresh vegetables in
Global demand for food is expected to increase by 70% by 2050, while a steep increase in biomass use will
EHL Ingredients, one of the UK’s leading importers, blenders and packers of natural food ingredients, has reported an increase in
Ready-to-drink (RTD) or iced coffee has been seeing a period of strong product and market activity in recent years. It
Nestlé Australia has increased production of pet food at its Purina factory in eastern Australia. An additional 100 full-time roles
Symrise has opened an extraction facility for vanilla and is taking another important step in sustainable vanilla production in Madagascar.
Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has launched the industry’s first carton made entirely from
Glanbia, the global performance nutrition and ingredients group, has completed the acquisition of The Isopure Company for US$153 million (Eur120
Finsbury Food Group, which is one of the UK’s leading cake and bread bakery goods manufacturers, has agreed to acquire
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has completed the construction of its new Speyside
A new qualification has been launched by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) that will benefit anyone working in
Due to heavy rain in walnut growing areas such as Pakistan and Argentina, market prices are up 50% – triggering
The global market for carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) is shifting as it responds to changing consumer lifestyles. Now more than
The number of new wine producers in the UK has jumped by 48% in a year, from 31 in 2012/13