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According to Joanne Denney-Finch, chief executive of IGD, the food and consumer goods industry has never been under more scrutiny and that we need a revolution in transparency and traceability
Tulip, the UK meat business of Danish Crown Group, has relaunched its foodservice division to bring its food expertise to the catering and hospitality industry nationwide. Tulip Foodservice Solutions, the
PHS and Costi have installed several unique MP35 robotic palletising systems in the UK within the food industry, to handle up to 8 production lines with 1 robot. The systems
The European Competition Commission has conditionally cleared the proposed acquisition of fruit juice bottler Gerber Emig of the UK by Dutch rival Refresco to create a leading pan-European bottler of
UK retailer Tesco is relaunching its finest* premium food brand, entailing the biggest investment in the brand since it began 15 years ago. Over 400 new products are being launched
Dutch food group VION has agreed to sell its Ingredients division to Darling International of the US for approximately Eur1.6 billion in cash. The acquisition is highly complementary both geographically
With average lead times for new equipment often being 2-3 months, food manufacturers may be worried that it is too late to increase their processing and packing capacities ready for
As the winter draws nearer, many British consumers want to start the day with a hearty breakfast. Demonstrating the nation’s appetite for oats, new research from Mintel reveals, one in
Mondelez International, the world’s second largest coffee company, will expand its global coffee footprint, entering the Dutch and Australian markets through the CARTE NOIRE and VELOURS NOIR brands. In addition,
Information on Scotland’s world renowned aquaculture will be easier to access with the launch of a new website and database – http://aquaculture.scotland.gov.uk/. The website will provide a central location for
Global food ingredients and solutions provider Tate & Lyle has announced that SODA-LO® Salt Microspheres is the winner of the 2013 Asian Manufacturing Award for Innovative Food and Beverage Ingredients.
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, has officially inaugurated its first chocolate factory in Turkey. The new state-of-the-art facility in Eskişehir offers an initial
Almost 100,000 people in cocoa-growing communities in Côte d’Ivoire are now able to access clean drinking water and sanitation facilities thanks to an initiative by Nestlé and the International Federation
Northern Ireland-based poultry processor Moy Park has received two “Waitrose Way” awards. The first, Treading Lightly – carbon (own label), is for an energy saving of 11,200 CO2e and £2
Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has won an order to supply equipment to Diageo’s famous St James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The
Loma has formed an exclusive partnership with AutoCoding Systems to develop a real-time data analysis tool for improved operational control, efficiency and easy-access compliance reporting. Launched to the UK market
Dairy Crest and Burton’s Biscuit Company, leading players in the UK cheese and biscuit markets respectively, have signed an exclusive licensing agreement to produce Cathedral City Baked Bites – a
New research commissioned by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, highlights how important British pubs are in people’s lives and calls on the public to start using them more often
Maggie Timoney (pictured) has been appointed managing director of Heineken Ireland, the leading lager company on the island of Ireland. She succeeds David Forde who was appointed managing director of Heineken
UK poultry and convenience food manufacturer 2 Sisters Food Group has officially opened a new £1 million food safety laboratory, where almost one million food samples will be tested each year.
This year, the Roquette stand theme at Fi Europe 2013 will be “Co-Creation”. Offering new advances in ingredients, and backed by multi-disciplinary support built on 80 years of experience, Roquette
US-based Campbell Soup Company has agreed to sell its European simple meals business for Eur400 million to CVC Capital Partners,
Coca-Cola has been deposed from its top position in Interbrand’s annual Best Global Brands league table, which identifies and examines
Royal FrieslandCampina has sold Societe Industrielle Fromagere, a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina France, to Austrian company Rupp for an undisclosed price.
Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch whisky, is opening the JOHNNIE WALKER HOUSE™ Seoul, Diageo’s third global embassy for
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial casting of stainless steel, a material that has had a
Sugar-free sweet manufacturer The Candy Makers have welcomed a personal visit from the Royal Family to their Leeds-based factory. HRH
Five of the leading yogurt companies on the UK market – Danone, Emmi, Lactalis Nestlé, Müller and Yoplait – have
Aryzta, the Zurich-based speciality bakery group, has reported a 7.1% rise in group EBITA to Eur475.6 million on revenue up
The latest UK grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 15 September 2013, show the big
Mondelez International, the world’s largest chocolate company with beloved brands such as Milka, Cadbury, Toblerone and Lacta, has announced an
Kliklok International, the manufacturer of automatic packaging machinery, has appointment of Neil Fowell as Managing Director with effect from 28th
US-owned spirits and wine group Brown-Forman will establish a new head office for its European operations in Amsterdam, the Netherlands,
Constellation Brands, the world leader in premium wine, is investing over $20 million in several of its California wineries and
Diageo has been recognised by two separate organisations for its commitment to Sustainability & Responsibility. Diageo has again been selected
Success for the UK arm of international engineers PM Group in the food sector has seen the number of its
The design team at Measom Freer think so, they are pleased to announce the addition of a new 300ml size
PureCircle has announced the latest move in its mission to encourage healthier diets around the world with the opening of
Premier Foods has appointed Alastair Murray (pictured) as executive director and chief financial officer replacing Mark Moran who has decided to
Nestlé scientists have, for the first time, identified the molecular footprint for long life. Swiss and Italian scientists at the
The UK’s leading supplier of fresh vegetables, Produce World, has won two awards at this year’s Waitrose Way Awards. Produce
Carlsberg beer has launched a brand new global marketing campaign to sit alongside its three year deal with the Barclays
Tate & Lyle, a global provider of ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries, is a finalist
Bakery and confectionery news pages have been dominated in recent weeks by the launch of ever more indulgent cakes and
Pacepacker Services has assisted a leading snacks manufacturer in increasing their output of packed crisp boxes with the installation of
Pearlfisher has re-designed Ursus, one of Romania’s most iconic beer brands. The work spans 2D and 3D design including evolution
Coca-Cola HBC, one of the world’s largest bottlers of products of The Coca-Cola Company, has been included in the 2013
FrieslandCampina plans to open a new Innovation Centre in Wageningen, the Netherlands, in October. The completion of the new centre
Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business, one of the leading players in the global cocoa and chocolate market, has launched three
Thorntons, the UK confectionery manufacturer and retailer, has increased revenue by 1.8% to £221.1 million for the 52 weeks ended
Premier Foods has more than doubled its support for this year’s Feeding Britain’s Future campaign in 2013, hosting events at
Coca-Cola HBC has announced its inclusion into the FTSE 100 and FTSE All – Share indices. Coca-Cola HBC will be
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