First Milk increased turnover by 4% to £282.8 million and operating profit by 4% to £7.5 million for the year ending 31 March 2020 as the UK dairy co-operative continued
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Danone has announced a series of investments to strengthen the local market capabilities, support and commitment of its Specialised Nutrition business in China. These investments will enable the company to
Fyffes, one of the world’s leading fresh produce companies which was acquired by the Sumitomo Corporation of Japan in 2017, has announced that its CEO and Chairman David McCann is
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of dairy products, has announced a major expansion of its Ornua Ingredients North America division with a $10 million investment to upgrade its Hilbert, Wisconsin cheese
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, and Avril, France’s fourth-largest agro-industrial group, have launched their joint venture, Olatein, to produce canola (rapeseed) proteins for
US-based Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognised leader in protein, has introduced a range of chicken products under its Tyson® flagship brand in the European
BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a 50 percent production capacity increase at its Wijgmaal facility in Belgium to cater for rising customer demand for
Fever-Tree has acquired Global Drinks Partnership, the tonic and mixer group’s sales agent in Germany. GDP is a well-established sales agent and importer of premium drinks, with a strong track
The patented Micvac method is used by several producers of fresh convenience food. The process takes place in a number of stages, whereby the ingredients are cooked in a sealed
Diageo has announced that it has created the world’s first ever 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood. The bottle will debut with Johnnie Walker,
Four English food manufacturers have secured support from Made Smarter, the movement helping SMEs join the Industry 4.0 revolution. The Bury Black Pudding Company (Bury) and Flavourfresh Salads (Southport) have
C&C Group, a leading, vertically integrated premium drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits, and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland, has appointed David
A new report from the Capgemini Research Institute examines the impact sustainability has on consumer purchasing patterns and how well consumer product and retail (CPR) organizations understand consumer expectations. The report,
FrieslandCampina is to close its production facility at Rijkevoort in the Netherlands on 1 October 2020, with the loss of all 86 jobs. The production facility in Rijkevoort produces, among
Food and beverage manufacturers in Europe who are looking for label friendly, reduced sugar options can look to Cargill’s newest sweetener C✩TruSweet® 01795 to enable a 30% sugar and calorie reduction in
The export value of Norwegian seafood reached an all-time high for the first half of the year. In the first six months of this year, Norway exported seafood with a
Cork-based Saturday Pizzas is planning to take a bigger slice of the frozen pizza market in Ireland, after opening its new factory in Little Island with the support of its
Kerry Group, the Taste & Nutrition specialist, has released Botanicals Collection ZERO, an extensive range of high-quality, authentic botanical extracts — containing 0% ethanol — designed specifically for the low-
Nespresso has announced a SFr160 million (€150 million) investment to expand its Romont production centre in Switzerland to meet increasing consumer demand for its high-quality premium coffees and to support
The UK’s food system is failing, putting the health of the population, and of the planet, at risk, according to a new report from the House of Lords Committee on
Carlsberg Group has held a topping-out ceremony at a new water recycling plant at its Fredericia brewery in Denmark. The new facility will make the brewery the first in the
Arla Foods has appointed Torben Dahl Nyholm as its Chief Financial Officer, with immediate effect, in a move that underlines the strength of the company’s bench of senior talent and
IRI, a global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, has released two economic indicators for CPG
Danone has announced that its facility in Wexford, Ireland, is the first baby formula production site in the world to
Kerry Group, the Taste and Nutrition company, has announced the appointment of Nick Robinson (pictured) as the new Chief Executive
Covid-19 has been ranked as the highest priority risk facing the agri-food sector, according to ‘Bord Bia’s Risk Readiness Radar’,
The winners of the 2020 InnoBev Awards have been announced. The fourth annual InnoBev Awards were organised by global food
Diageo has announced that its new Kentucky whiskey distillery in the US, which will distill Bulleit, is expected to be
Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard has announced the investment of DKr750 million (€100 million) to more than double production capacity at its
Following detailed conversations with the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), and in the interests of health and safety for all concerned,
Fazer Group is responding to customer wishes and rising food trends by introducing two new chocolatey innovations. The company has
The average family farm income rose by 2% in Ireland in 2019, according to a new report by Teagasc (Agriculture
Northern Ireland-based Hinch Distillery has won significant business in the Asia Pacific region for its successful Irish whiskey and gin.
Lactalis UK & Ireland is investing in its award-winning Seriously brand with an innovative new product launch and packaging refresh.
Unilever has set out a new range of measures and commitments designed to improve the health of the planet by
Britvic has appointed Matt Swindall to the role of Chief Procurement Officer. Matt Swindall has more than 20 years of
COVID-19 has caused a monumental shift in consumers’ food and drink habits. The boundaries between eating at home and out-of-home,
Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s best loved Irish whiskeys, has announced the appointment of Katherine Condon (pictured)
Premier Foods has reported group revenue of £847.1 million for the 52 weeks ended 28 March 2020 – up 2.8%
Tetra Pak Introduces First-of-its-kind Low Energy Processing Line For Juice, Nectar and Still Drinks
Tetra Pak has launched a new, first-of-its-kind low-energy processing line for juice, nectar and still drinks (JNSD) to take beverage processing
Indulgence is regarded as highly important to the average German consumer and in surveys these consumers generally respond more positively
Lidl Ireland has announced a multi-million-euro investment in nine long-standing Irish suppliers that comes amid much uncertainty in the drinks
PepsiCo has published its 2019 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress toward its sustainability goals and reaffirming the company’s agenda to help
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new whey protein ingredient which is clinically proven to counteract age-related muscle mass decline.
Tesco has sold its business in Poland to Salling Group. The transaction, which is subject to antitrust approval, includes the
Cargill has invested €3.5 million in its site at Kalmthout in Belgium to increase its capabilities for producing gourmet chocolate.
The current boom in online food sales brought about by the coronavirus pandemic has provided a preview of the likely
Clearly and successfully communicating sustainability credentials to consumers is key to developments in food and drinks packaging. This benchmark has
Tetra Pak has reconfirmed its strategic priority in driving the sustainability transformation by setting an ambition for net zero emissions
Kerry, the ‘taste & nutrition company’, has announced an extensive expansion to its nutritional plant protein range. This expansion broadens
Every year, consumers across Europe buy 17 million skyr buckets from Arla Foods. Now, the international dairy group is ready
Upfield Group, the global leader in plant-based margarines, spreads and cheeses, is to invest €50 million in a new state-
The finalists for the 2020 InnoBev Awards have been announced. Organised by food and drink experts Zenith Global, the awards
Nestlé Health Science, a global leader in the field of nutritional science, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Vital Proteins, the market leader
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