Unilever has acquired a majority stake in the Qinyuan Group, a leading Chinese water purification business for an undisclosed amount. Qinyuan generated sales approaching €140 million (RMB1.2 billion) for the
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Over three-quarters (77 %) of Europeans believe the common agricultural policy (CAP) benefits all EU citizens and over 90 % support the main trends of the new CAP, such as making aid
Warburtons, the UK’s largest independent bakery group, has been granted planning permission to build a new £20 million bakery in Lancashire. The new facility, which will make products such as
Nestlé’s efforts to meet a series of commitments in areas where the company engages with society are detailed in a new report, Nestlé in Society 2013. The 35 pledges cover
McDonald’s has announced the launch of a campaign to give away free fruit across Europe – a major step in delivering on the company’s global commitment to increase access to
Aryzta, the global speciality bakery group, has reported a 1.7% increase in group revenue to €2.10 billion and a 6.4% rise in group EBITA to €198.3 million for the six months
As new figures show growth of 2% in British beer exports, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and National Association of Cidermakers, working with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI),
Tangerine Confectionery, the UK’s largest independent sugar confectionery and branded popcorn supplier, is to close one of its two sites in Blackpool. Tangerine intends shutting its site a Clifton Road,
Chiquita Brands International and Fyffes are to merge to create a global banana and other fresh produce company with approximately $4.6 billion in annual revenues. Chiquita and Fyffes plan to
Coca-Cola Enterprises plans to spend £52 million this year on its British operations, taking total investment to £227 million since 2011. The four year investment programme underlines CCE’s commitment to
Mondelez International has announced a global strategic partnership with Facebook, as the company continues to shift more media spending to digital, especially social and mobile, across the entire consumer journey.
Having been tabled during the 3rd round, Europe’s brewers are calling for a level playing field on tax relief for small brewers to be included in negotiations at the 4th
VISBEEN specializes in frozen and temperature controlled transport (groupage and full loads). The company operates transport solutions right across Europe on a daily basis, enabling it to meet your logistical
As a leading manufacturer of potato flakes and granules, Emsland Group is stepping up its production in Cloppenburg, Germany, this summer, by becoming the biggest flakes factory worldwide. Emsland Group
Work has begun on the first whisky distillery to be built on the Isle of Harris – with the aim of creating 20 local jobs. As only the second whisky
US federal antitrust regulators have cleared the proposed $16 billion acquisition of global spirits group Beam by Suntory Holdings of Japan. Suntory’s agreed acquisition of Beam, which was spun off
AB InBev, the world’s biggest brewer, is launching a new rum flavoured premium beer brand in the UK. Cubanisto will be available in on and off trade channels in 330ml
WHO is launching a public consultation on its draft guideline on sugars intake. When finalised, the guideline will provide countries with recommendations on limiting the consumption of sugars to reduce
Following a ten-year partnership with Nordic meat company HKScan Group, Danish Crown is now taking full control of Sokolow, the leading Polish producer of processed meat products. Danish Crown is
UK Food inflation slowed to 1.1% in February from 1.5% in January – the lowest ever recorded – according to the BRC Nielsen Shop Price Index. Non-food reported annual deflation
French dairy group Fromageries Bel increased sales by 2.7% to Eur2.72 billion in 2013. Excluding a negative 2.6% impact from foreign exchange fluctuations, full year sales advanced 5.3% organically. However,
The UK’s biggest packaging show reports record success. Packaging Innovations 2014 attracted 6004 unique visitors over the two days of the event, an 18 percent increase on last year, with
UK convenience foods group Premier Foods has announced a £1.128 billion capital refinancing plan, comprising a share placing and rights
Mondelez International has teamed up with Prehype, a venture development firm, to launch two beta platforms: Prankstr, which allows users
Caffè Nero, the family-owned European coffee house group, has chosen Boston as its entry point into the United States. Caffè
Andrew Burgess of Produce World has received the prestigious award of Associate of the Royal Agricultural Society for his outstanding
Confectionery manufacturer and retailer Thorntons has achieved further solid progress in the execution of its strategy to transform the business
Tesco has announced that the price of a four pint bottle of milk as been cut from £1.39 to £1
Whitefish processing is about to take a giant leap forward, with the launch of Marel’s FleXicut, a trimming robot for
Representatives from the coffee industry throughout the globe are set to gather in Rimini, Italy in June for World of
Frutarom Industries, one of the world’s ten largest flavour and fine ingredients houses, is continuing with its strategy of achieving
Unilever has announced a partnership with Internet.org, a Facebook-led alliance of partners, to understand better how internet access can be
Kellogg Company has been named a Top Company for Executive Women by the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) in
Anheuser-Busch InBev increased revenue by 3.3% to $43.2 billion in 2013 due mainly to a good performance by its Global
Greggs, the UK’s leading bakery food-to-go retailer with almost 1,700 retail outlets throughout the country, has reported a 3.8% increase
Retailers should listen to their customers and show their support for British farming by stocking more British food, according to
Carlsberg Group has launched its 2013 CSR report. 2013 has been a year of consolidating high performance and building behaviour
With current consumer awareness of health and nutrition at an all time high, the global nutraceutical ingredients market is expected
Speyburn Distillery is to undergo a £4 million expansion to double production capacity in response to the rising demand for
Results from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) waste survey demonstrate that UK food and drink manufacturers have continued to
A key report just published by EY (formerly Ernst & Young) and Regioplan reveals that Europe’s brewers can play a
Unilever has agreed to sell for its meat snacks business to Jack Link’s, for an undisclosed amount. The sale includes
UK and Irish convenience food group Greencore has acquired Lettieri’s, a leading manufacturer of food to go products for the
2013 marked another year of unprecedented activity for Arla Foods’ UK business. Now the largest dairy company in the country
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and leading global consumer goods company Unilever have signed a public-private partnership agreement
Despite the challenging economic environment across Western and Eastern Europe, which resulted in a 2% organic fall in group beer
As obesity amongst younger people spreads, compulsory cooking lessons are back on the menu in the UK for pupils from
“There are some important changes going on in the field of end-of-line palletising.” Jan de Bruijn, Managing Director at CSi’s
Paragon Processing Solutions supply and maintain quality custom made processing equipment to the food industry from the following well known
Nespresso is launching a new large-cup coffee system in the US and Canada, aiming to secure a major segment of
Scandinavian dairy co-operative Arla Foods has reported its highest Performance Price ever in its history and an improved balance sheet
At a recent Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference, executives of Mondelez International highlighted the company’s competitive advantages,
The Coca-Cola Company has reported worldwide volume growth of 2% for the full year and global value share gains in
More than just an exhibition. Packaging Innovations returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 26 & 27 February 2014, with more show
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