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
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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 Barcelona, one of the industry’s world’s leading trade shows. The
As part of a strategic review of its global infrastructure, SABMiller has awarded T-Systems the contract to provide its global backbone and European network. New network capabilities to be introduced
With much more space than a conventional label and suitable for most container types, Wraptac from Denny Bros Ltd lets you print as many or as few labels as you
Bakkavor has once again outperformed the UK fresh prepared food market with revenue growth of 4% to £1.649 billion for 2013. Adjusted EBITDA improved by 1% to £111.6 million, however,
Mondelez International has reported its first annual financial results since being separated from Kraft Foods’ North American grocery business in October 2012. The global snacking and beverages group increased net
Kellogg Company has announced a global commitment to work with palm oil suppliers to source fully traceable palm oil, produced in a manner that is environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and
PepsiCo has reported a 1.4% increase in net revenue to $66.4 billion and a 9.2% improvement in net income to $6.8 billion for 2013. Organic revenue grew 4% primarily reflecting
In specialist food processing environments practicality is as important as maintaining the necessary hygienic conditions. Inappropriate working conditions directly affect the daily operations in food and drink processing, which develops
When maintaining a hygienic environment there are many elements to be considered by a contractor before any construction can begin. One of the main elements in the food processing industry
Despite a decline in the overall Irish beer market during 2013, Heineken Ireland has made market share gains and continues to extend its leadership of the lager segment. Covering both
Agri-industrial co-operative Royal Cosun has achieved a strong financial result for 2013 with almost all business groups reporting higher turnover. This was due to higher selling prices, organic growth and
Food industry heat sealing specialist Proseal has opened a new factory in the UK. Formed by directors Steve Malone and Robbie Hargreaves in 1998, Proseal has not only become the
Heineken has posted a 1.3% increase in 2013 group revenue to €21.3 billion, despite a 2.7% decline in group beer volumes. Group operating profit (beia) increased 2.8% and grew 0.6%
Mexico-based Grupo Bimbo has agreed to acquire Canada Bread, one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of bakery products, including sliced bread, buns, bagels, English muffins and tortillas in Canada,
Nestlé’s board of directors has approved a broader strategic long-term orientation for the company, building on Nestlé’s historic strength as a science-based nutrition, health and wellness company. The recent creation
UK robot sales figures for 2013 from the British Automation and Robot Association (BARA) reveal a 60% increase in robot uptake within the food sector, compared to 2000 results. With
Nestlé has reported a 2.7% rise in sales to SFr 92.2 billion (Eur75.4 billion) for 2013, impacted by negative foreign exchange of 3.7%. Organic growth was 4.6%, comprising 3.1% real
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 2 February 2014, show increased market share for Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and the discounters despite the overall
Danone is raising its stake from 4.0% to 9.9% in Mengniu, China’s leading dairy company, for an investment of €486 million. The transaction makes Danone the second largest shareholder in
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”
Swiss dairy group Emmi has increased net sales by 10.6% to SFr3.23 billion (Eur2.64 billion), slightly exceeding its own targets,
Beam, the US-based global spirits group, which is being acquired by Suntory of Japan for $16 billion, has reported a
More than 200 British lamb farmers have entered into direct, two year contracts with Tesco, as part of its long-term
IDF and ISO have joined forces to expand the scope of an international standard used worldwide in the dairy industry
Icelandic Group, the international seafood processor and trader, has completed the acquisition of primary fish processing company Ny-Fiskur, following approval
The Office of Fair Trading has cleared the proposed strategic partnership between Adams Foods, one of the UK’s leading suppliers
UK food manufacturer The Billington Group has acquired TSC Foods, the Scunthorpe-based manufacturer of chilled and frozen products for the
Diversified UK food group, The Real Good Food Company, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of former
The Wines & Spirits business of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), the world’s leading luxury products group, achieved organic revenue
Fletchers Group of Bakeries has completed a £22 million refinancing package and renewal of its banking facilities as it aims
Country Cavan-based free-range egg supplier O’Egg has secured a major order from Tesco to stock 58 stores with its innovative
British brewer and pub group Marston’s has opened a new £7.4 million bottling plant at its brewery in Burton on
United Biscuits is re-launching its McVitie’s brand, unveiling a £12 million multi-media advertising campaign as part of its efforts to
Nestlé has sold its premium sports nutrition business under the PowerBar and Musashi brands to a US-based consumer packed goods
The board of Tata Global Beverages has promoted Ajoy Misra, presently the group’s deputy chief executive and executive director, to
Scottish brewer, the Caledonian Brewing Company, has confirmed that Andy Maddock (pictured) will join the business in March, taking up
Arla Foods is looking to expand its production globally and make it more eco-friendly by investing DKr2.2 billion (Eur295 million)
Top food industry executives, banking strategists, and farming interests gathered in Dublin recently for the AgriFood Business Partners conference to
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