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Carlsberg Group has launched its 2013 CSR report. 2013 has been a year of consolidating high performance and building behaviour and culture among the 40.000 employees across the group. Highlights
With current consumer awareness of health and nutrition at an all time high, the global nutraceutical ingredients market is expected to be worth $30 billion by 2015. Returning to Geneva
Speyburn Distillery is to undergo a £4 million expansion to double production capacity in response to the rising demand for Scotch whisky globally. The development programme is due to be
Results from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) waste survey demonstrate that UK food and drink manufacturers have continued to achieve substantial reductions in the amount of waste sent to
A key report just published by EY (formerly Ernst & Young) and Regioplan reveals that Europe’s brewers can play a critical role in creating employment opportunities for young people, thereby
Unilever has agreed to sell for its meat snacks business to Jack Link’s, for an undisclosed amount. The sale includes the brands Bifi, sold in Germany, Benelux, Austria and Switzerland,
UK and Irish convenience food group Greencore has acquired Lettieri’s, a leading manufacturer of food to go products for the US convenience store channel. It operates from a modern, purpose-built
2013 marked another year of unprecedented activity for Arla Foods’ UK business. Now the largest dairy company in the country with leading positions in milk, cheese, butter and spreads, the
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and leading global consumer goods company Unilever have signed a public-private partnership agreement aimed at helping to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers
Despite the challenging economic environment across Western and Eastern Europe, which resulted in a 2% organic fall in group beer volumes, Carlsberg Group managed to achieve volume and value share
As obesity amongst younger people spreads, compulsory cooking lessons are back on the menu in the UK for pupils from September 2014. The news may represent a timely recipe for
“There are some important changes going on in the field of end-of-line palletising.” Jan de Bruijn, Managing Director at CSi’s Headquarters in Raamsdonksveer, knows that nowadays there’s a strong demand
Paragon Processing Solutions supply and maintain quality custom made processing equipment to the food industry from the following well known and respected manufacturers who will be exhibiting on Stand L353
Nespresso is launching a new large-cup coffee system in the US and Canada, aiming to secure a major segment of a market worth some $5 billion each year in the
Scandinavian dairy co-operative Arla Foods has reported its highest Performance Price ever in its history and an improved balance sheet for 2013. Following the mergers in 2012, Arla’s global business
At a recent Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference, executives of Mondelez International highlighted the company’s competitive advantages, long-term growth targets and margin-improvement initiatives. “With an unrivaled portfolio
The Coca-Cola Company has reported worldwide volume growth of 2% for the full year and global value share gains in non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages with volume and value share gains in
More than just an exhibition. Packaging Innovations returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 26 & 27 February 2014, with more show content than ever before. Five new interactive features, invaluable advice,
At Foodex 2014, Packaging Automation will be launching SkinPAC the revolutionary new pack format for enhanced presentation, preservation and protection of fresh products such as meat and fish. The SkinPAC
Meat processor WD Meats has won approval to supply premium steak products to Singapore. WD Meats is the first Northern Ireland-based meat company to secure approval from animal health authorities
Arla Foods UK is supporting the business requirements of the Arla Foods amba co-operative by processing German concentrated skimmed milk at Westbury, for up to a three-month period. The decision
Local Irish food companies are being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to pitch for export business at Alimentaria 2014 in
As part of a strategic review of its global infrastructure, SABMiller has awarded T-Systems the contract to provide its global
With much more space than a conventional label and suitable for most container types, Wraptac from Denny Bros Ltd lets
Bakkavor has once again outperformed the UK fresh prepared food market with revenue growth of 4% to £1.649 billion for
Mondelez International has reported its first annual financial results since being separated from Kraft Foods’ North American grocery business in
Kellogg Company has announced a global commitment to work with palm oil suppliers to source fully traceable palm oil, produced
PepsiCo has reported a 1.4% increase in net revenue to $66.4 billion and a 9.2% improvement in net income to
In specialist food processing environments practicality is as important as maintaining the necessary hygienic conditions. Inappropriate working conditions directly affect
When maintaining a hygienic environment there are many elements to be considered by a contractor before any construction can begin.
Despite a decline in the overall Irish beer market during 2013, Heineken Ireland has made market share gains and continues
Agri-industrial co-operative Royal Cosun has achieved a strong financial result for 2013 with almost all business groups reporting higher turnover.
Food industry heat sealing specialist Proseal has opened a new factory in the UK. Formed by directors Steve Malone and
Heineken has posted a 1.3% increase in 2013 group revenue to €21.3 billion, despite a 2.7% decline in group beer
Mexico-based Grupo Bimbo has agreed to acquire Canada Bread, one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of bakery products, including
Nestlé’s board of directors has approved a broader strategic long-term orientation for the company, building on Nestlé’s historic strength as
UK robot sales figures for 2013 from the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) reveal a 60% increase in robot
Nestlé has reported a 2.7% rise in sales to SFr 92.2 billion (Eur75.4 billion) for 2013, impacted by negative foreign
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 2 February 2014, show increased market
Danone is raising its stake from 4.0% to 9.9% in Mengniu, China’s leading dairy company, for an investment of €486
Invensys, a leading supplier of state-of-the-art industrial software, systems and control equipment to the world’s major industries, has unveiled a
Tracked bread launch numbers have generally continued to rise globally and within that products using health claims of some kind
The boards of Nestlé and L’Oréal have approved a strategic transaction for both companies under which L’Oréal will buy 48.5
Mondelez International is taking another important step in creating a best-in-class global supply chain by investing more than $130 million
Plzeňský Prazdroj, which is the largest exporter of Czech beer, has reported a 5% growth in export sales to 1.114
GEA Nu-Con’s recently announced Generation 3 Rotor Detection System (RDS) for rotary valves will help protect food processors from the
Last year, LITA celebrated 50 years of activity and this important anniversary is evidence of the company’s efficiency and ability
Irish food group Dawn Meats has expanded its presence in the UK by acquiring the Jasper beef abattoir and boning
The Scotch whisky industry has met with the Treasury in advance of next month’s UK Budget to explain why it
Kellogg Company has reported a 4.2% increase in net sales to $14.8 billion for 2013. However, full-year internal net sales,
Interfood Technology will once again be returning to Foodex, using stand Q320 to showcase many of the latest developments from
Does the increasingly complex supply chain mean we are designing packaging more for the supply chain than for the consumer?
Perugina, the iconic Italian chocolate brand, is opening a boutique in the heart of Rome. The original Baci chocolates (“kisses”
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